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XPS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optics
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis
1, record 1, English, electron%20spectroscopy%20for%20chemical%20analysis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ESCA 2, record 1, English, ESCA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy 3, record 1, English, x%2Dray%20photoelectron%20spectroscopy
correct
- XPS 4, record 1, English, XPS
correct
- XPS 4, record 1, English, XPS
- X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy 5, record 1, English, X%2Dray%20photoelectron%20spectroscopy
correct
- X-ray photoemission spectroscopy 6, record 1, English, X%2Dray%20photoemission%20spectroscopy
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The spectroscopy of electrons ejected from atoms on irradiation with X-rays. 6, record 1, English, - electron%20spectroscopy%20for%20chemical%20analysis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis (ESCA) also called X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is a well demonstrated tool for the determination of chemical states in molecules. ... ESCA consists of the measurement of the kinetic energies of photoelectrons expelled from a sample irradiated with monoenergetic X-rays. 7, record 1, English, - electron%20spectroscopy%20for%20chemical%20analysis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
soft X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy 8, record 1, English, - electron%20spectroscopy%20for%20chemical%20analysis
Record 1, Key term(s)
- x-ray photo-electron spectroscopy
- x-ray photo-emission spectroscopy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Optique
- Chimie analytique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spectroscopie de photoélectrons XPS
1, record 1, French, spectroscopie%20de%20photo%C3%A9lectrons%20XPS
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- spectroscopie XPS 1, record 1, French, spectroscopie%20XPS
correct, feminine noun
- ESCA 2, record 1, French, ESCA
feminine noun
- ESCA 2, record 1, French, ESCA
- spectroscopie ESCA 3, record 1, French, spectroscopie%20ESCA
correct, feminine noun
- spectroscopie d'électrons de cœur 2, record 1, French, spectroscopie%20d%27%C3%A9lectrons%20de%20c%26oelig%3Bur
feminine noun
- spectroscopie d'électrons pour analyse chimique 4, record 1, French, spectroscopie%20d%27%C3%A9lectrons%20pour%20analyse%20chimique
feminine noun
- ESCA 4, record 1, French, ESCA
feminine noun
- ESCA 5, record 1, French, ESCA
feminine noun
- ESCA 4, record 1, French, ESCA
- spectroscopie des photoélectrons X 6, record 1, French, spectroscopie%20des%20photo%C3%A9lectrons%20X
feminine noun
- XPS 6, record 1, French, XPS
feminine noun
- XPS 6, record 1, French, XPS
- spectroscopie des photoélectrons induits par rayonnement X 5, record 1, French, spectroscopie%20des%20photo%C3%A9lectrons%20induits%20par%20rayonnement%20X
feminine noun
- XPS 5, record 1, French, XPS
feminine noun
- XPS 5, record 1, French, XPS
- spectroscopie photoélectronique des rayons X 7, record 1, French, spectroscopie%20photo%C3%A9lectronique%20des%20rayons%20X
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La spectroscopie de photoélectrons consiste à analyser en énergie les électrons émis d'une substance irradiée par un rayonnement électromagnétique X ou UV (ultraviolet). [...] La source de photons peut être soit un tube à rayons X (on parle alors d'XPS [X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy]) [...], soit une lampe UV (on parle alors d'UPS [ultra-violet photoelectron spectroscopy]) [...] 3, record 1, French, - spectroscopie%20de%20photo%C3%A9lectrons%20XPS
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'avantage de la spectroscopie ESCA est de fournir des informations chimiques uniques ainsi que des informations sur la structure électronique. 3, record 1, French, - spectroscopie%20de%20photo%C3%A9lectrons%20XPS
Record 1, Key term(s)
- spectroscopie de photo-électrons XPS
- spectroscopie des photo-électrons X
- spectroscopie des photo-électrons induits par rayonnement X
- spectroscopie photo-électronique des rayons X
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Óptica
- Química analítica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- espectroscopía fotoelectrónica de rayos X
1, record 1, Spanish, espectroscop%C3%ADa%20fotoelectr%C3%B3nica%20de%20rayos%20X
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- XPS 1, record 1, Spanish, XPS
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- espectroscopía electrónica para análisis químico 1, record 1, Spanish, espectroscop%C3%ADa%20electr%C3%B3nica%20para%20an%C3%A1lisis%20qu%C3%ADmico
correct, feminine noun
- ESCA 1, record 1, Spanish, ESCA
correct, feminine noun
- ESCA 1, record 1, Spanish, ESCA
- espectroscopía de fotoelectrones emitidos por rayos X 2, record 1, Spanish, espectroscop%C3%ADa%20de%20fotoelectrones%20emitidos%20por%20rayos%20X
correct, feminine noun
- espectroscopia fotoelectrónica de rayos X 3, record 1, Spanish, espectroscopia%20fotoelectr%C3%B3nica%20de%20rayos%20X
correct, feminine noun
- espectroscopia electrónica para análisis químico 3, record 1, Spanish, espectroscopia%20electr%C3%B3nica%20para%20an%C3%A1lisis%20qu%C3%ADmico
correct, feminine noun
- espectroscopia de fotoelectrones emitidos por rayos X 3, record 1, Spanish, espectroscopia%20de%20fotoelectrones%20emitidos%20por%20rayos%20X
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La espectroscopía fotoelectrónica de rayos X, XPS o ESCA (espectroscopía electrónica para análisis químico), es el método de caracterización de superficies más ampliamente utilizado hoy en día. 1, record 1, Spanish, - espectroscop%C3%ADa%20fotoelectr%C3%B3nica%20de%20rayos%20X
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
XPS: según su sigla en inglés (x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy). 3, record 1, Spanish, - espectroscop%C3%ADa%20fotoelectr%C3%B3nica%20de%20rayos%20X
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ESCA: según su sigla en inglés (electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis). 3, record 1, Spanish, - espectroscop%C3%ADa%20fotoelectr%C3%B3nica%20de%20rayos%20X
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Thermal Insulation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- extruded polystyrene
1, record 2, English, extruded%20polystyrene
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- XPS 2, record 2, English, XPS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ICFs [Insulating concrete forms] are used to make structural concrete walls, and can be used to make either foundation or above-grade walls. The forms are typically made from pure foam-plastic insulation but may also be made from a composite of cement and foam insulation or a composite of cement and processed wood. The foam is typically either expanded polystyrene (EPS) or extruded polystyrene (XPS) and occasionally polyurethane. 2, record 2, English, - extruded%20polystyrene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Extrusion: The compacting of a plastic material and the forcing of it through an orifice. 3, record 2, English, - extruded%20polystyrene
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Isolation thermique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- polystyrène extrudé
1, record 2, French, polystyr%C3%A8ne%20extrud%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PSX 2, record 2, French, PSX
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- polystyrène boudiné 3, record 2, French, polystyr%C3%A8ne%20boudin%C3%A9
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polystyrène poussé dans une extrudeuse équipée d'une filière qui lui donnera la forme recherchée. 3, record 2, French, - polystyr%C3%A8ne%20extrud%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le polystyrène. Cet isolant en panneaux de mousse plastique est disponible en deux catégories - extrudé (PSX) ou expansé (PSE) et en quatre types (I à IV). Le type I a la plus faible résistance thermique et la plus grande perméabilité à la vapeur d'eau et à l'absorption d'eau; le type IV, la plus haute résistance thermique et la plus faible perméabilité. Les panneaux extrudés sont faits de polystyrène, de solvants et de gaz pressurisé. On note qu'avec le temps, les agents gonflants (HCFC rongeant moins la couche d'ozone que le CFC), le styrène et le chlorure d'éthylène, sont lentement libérés dans l'air ambiant. Le styrène est classifié comme un agent potentiellement cancérogène pour les travailleurs. 2, record 2, French, - polystyr%C3%A8ne%20extrud%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le boudinage, ou extrusion, peut s'effectuer sur différentes matières plastiques. 3, record 2, French, - polystyr%C3%A8ne%20extrud%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le nom primitif de boudineuse est aujourd'hui pratiquement abandonné, le terme extrusion ayant partout remplacé celui de boudinage. 4, record 2, French, - polystyr%C3%A8ne%20extrud%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales de construcción artificiales
- Aislamiento térmico
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- poliestireno extruído
1, record 2, Spanish, poliestireno%20extru%C3%ADdo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-12-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- extruded polystyrene foam
1, record 3, English, extruded%20polystyrene%20foam
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- XPS foam 2, record 3, English, XPS%20foam
correct
- extruded foam 3, record 3, English, extruded%20foam
correct
- extruded styrene foam 4, record 3, English, extruded%20styrene%20foam
- XEPS foam 5, record 3, English, XEPS%20foam
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extruded polystyrene [XEPS] foam begins with solid polystyrene crystals. The crystals, along with special additives and a blowing agent, are fed into an extruder. Within the extruder the mixture is combined and melted, under controlled conditions of high temperature and pressure, into a viscous plastic fluid. The hot, thick liquid is then forced in a continuous process through a die. As it emerges from the die it expands to a foam, is shaped, cooled, and trimmed to dimension. This continuous extrusion process results in a unique foam product with a uniform closed-cell structure, a smooth continuous skin, and consistent product qualities, qualities unequaled by other insulation types. 6, record 3, English, - extruded%20polystyrene%20foam
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Extruded polystyrene foam ... There is considerable confusion about extruded foam, mainly because it is made by many different companies, and appears in many different colors and densities. There is "artboard", green foam, pink foam, gray foam, blue foam and more. All of these are extruded polystyrene. The lowest density extruded styrene foams all range about 1.75 pounds per cubic foot. Curiously, extruded foam panels from the same manufacturer exhibit considerable variation in density ... ranging from 1.8 to 2.1 pounds per cubic foot, all in the same batch. ... Different manufacturers also produce different qualities of extruded foam. Some foam seems to have more impurities and air bubbles than others. 7, record 3, English, - extruded%20polystyrene%20foam
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mousse de polystyrène extrudée
1, record 3, French, mousse%20de%20polystyr%C3%A8ne%20extrud%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mousse extrudée 1, record 3, French, mousse%20extrud%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les plastiques alvéolaires à base de résine de polystyrène sont généralement des mousses rigides à alvéoles fermés qui peuvent être fabriquées ayant des masses spécifiques variant de 1 à 30 lb/pi³; la plupart d'entre elles se trouvent dans la gamme de masses spécifiques allant de 1 à 5 lb/pi³. Il existe actuellement deux principaux types de mousse de polystyrène : la mousse extrudée et la mousse moulée. [...] La mousse extrudée. Pour produire ce type de mousse on commence par fondre une matière plastique à base de polystyrène contenant un agent gonflant (moussant) à température élevée et sous pression, ensuite, la masse fondue est extrudée dans l'atmosphère à travers une fente; à ce point, la masse subit une expansion qui peut atteindre environ 40 fois son volume initial. Elle est extrudée sous forme de planche ayant une pellicule superficielle continue ou bien de grosses billettes qui peuvent être découpées en planches normalisées ou usinées pour leur donner toute autre forme désirée. Les outils servant à travailler le bois (manuels ou électriques) sont employés ordinairement pour donner aux matières plastiques alvéolaires la forme voulue, bien que le découpage à la scie à fil permette d'obtenir une surface plus lisse. Les mousses extrudées ont une structure plus simple et plus régulière que les mousses moulées; elles ont aussi une résistance mécanique plus élevée et une plus haute résistance à l'eau. 1, record 3, French, - mousse%20de%20polystyr%C3%A8ne%20extrud%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1988-03-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Component Manufacturing Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Xerox XPS system 1, record 4, English, Xerox%20XPS%20system
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- XPS system 1, record 4, English, XPS%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement électriques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système XPS
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20XPS
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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