The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 201 on Surface Chemical Analysis (TC201) has developed a variety of useful standards and guidelines covering terminology, instrument operation, and data analysis. The terminology is freely available at the ISO Online Browsing Platform by searching for “surface analysis vocabulary” or 18115 (https://www.iso.org/obp/ui).
Several standards deal with parameter reporting for instrument use and sample preparation. A new standard, 20579 part 1, specifies the information someone requesting surface analysis should report to the analyst performing the work. 20579 part 2 indicates what an analyst should record and report regarding sample handling and preparation. A summary of 20579 part 1 has been published in Surface and Interface on September 13. Importance of sample handling and preparation for surface analysis: A summary of ISO Standard 20579 part 1, Documenting and reporting the handling of specimens prior to analysis. DOI: 10.1063/SIA.70016.