Research Letter

Selected Area XPS Analysis for Identification of Pigment Compounds in Microscopic Paint Flakes

Table 1

Sem-quantified elemental composition (note excludes hydrogen).

Atomic %Mass %

Sodium7.79.7
Oxygen42.737.7
Calcium0.51.2
Carbon35.223.3
Chlorine0.40.8
Sulphur0.20.4
Lead0.77.8
Silicon11.317.5
Magnesium1.31.8