X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy
Guidelines for Publication of X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopic Data
1.0 - Publication of X-ray absorption spectroscopy work
2.0 Data collection
The conditions used for data collection on synchrotron sources should be given in terms of the source, beam line or station, synchrotron current, monochromator type, use of any focusing mirror, harmonic rejection technique and detection mode. The method of energy calibration and, for XANES measurements, the energy resolution should also be given.
The sample preparation environment and temperature should also be described (including procedures to ensure sample homogeneity and appropriate sample thickness or concentration for linearity in fluorescence detection). The number of scans recorded and the details of the averaging procedure should be given. Procedures to check for sample decomposition are encouraged and should be described.
