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<p>Big thanks to all who responded.</p>
<p>Mario</p>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu"><labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu></a> on behalf of Beaudoin,
Mario <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:beaudoin@physics.ubc.ca"><beaudoin@physics.ubc.ca></a><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 26, 2026 5:57 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> '<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu">labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu</a>'
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<b>Subject:</b> [labnetwork] Sputter conditions for XPS
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<p>Dear Network,</p>
<p>We have inherited an old XPS machine. The XPS part works
fine and we know how to acquire data. For analysis, we will
certainly consult experts before publishing as we are aware
of the potential pitfalls. </p>
<p>We also have an Argon source and sputter power supply and
we would like to sputter our sample surfaces to remove
surface contaminants. The problem: we are neophytes at that
part of the process besides operating the cylinder and leak
valve.</p>
<p>My question: What are the typical Ar pressures and power
settings generally used for sputtering?</p>
<p>Please respond privately or through the network.</p>
<p>Big THANK YOU.</p>
<p>Mario</p>
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