Interpretation of XPS spectra
• Cu2p peak has significantly split spin-orbit components (Δ=19.75eV, intensity ratio=0.508)
o Possible to distinguish Cu oxidation states using satellite features of Cu2p.
o Cu (II) has observable collection of satellite features 943eV.
o Cu2p3/2 peak in Cu (II) oxide is shifted and is much broader compared to Cu (I) oxide.
In Cu (I) oxide, there is only a very weak satellite at 945eV.
Cu2p3/2 peak