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In this paper, it is first emphasized that the parameters of the class
ic expression of the Auger signal can be grouped into three terms that
are independent of each other: the first relative to recording condit
ions, the second to an i-element Auger transition and the last to samp
le chemistry. Consequently, it is shown that, using a relevant multico
mponent standard set, it is possible to free quantitative AES of alloy
s from experimental conditions. The set of standards has to contain al
l the elements of the sample; each standard has to contain at least on
e element of the sample and one element common with another standard.
By using the described method, a library of multicomponent standard sp
ectra can be created, which can easily be used by other laboratories.