Elemental chemical and semi-quantitative analysis of surfaces (firs 5-10 nanometres of the surface of a material)
Specialized spectral treatment to accurately interpret the information obtained
Analysis of the contributions of different chemical states of the same element (for examples oxidation versus metal components)
Studies of problems originating from design and production processes (such as surface contamination) in, for example, paints, chemical products, pharmaceuticals, wiring, metal coatings and dental implants
Profilometric studies of materials with multi-layered structures (up to a maximum of 0.5 micrometres).