The rapid determination of trace elements in soils and plants by X-ray fluorescence analysis

1976 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 561-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Williams
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Rapid Determination ◽  
Fluorescence Analysis ◽  
X Ray

Slope-Ratio Technique for the Determination of Trace Elements by X-Ray Spectroscopy: A New Approach to Matrix Problems

1968 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Cuttitta ◽  
Harry J. Rose
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Matrix Effects ◽  
Fluorescence Analysis ◽  
Slope Ratio ◽  
New Approach ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Standard Curve ◽  
Residual Matrix ◽  
Matrix Problems

A new approach to solving matrix problems in x-ray fluorescence analysis of trace elements has been applied to the determination of bromine in saline waters and zinc in silicates. The method requires no prior knowledge of the chemical composition of the sample. Marked matrix effects are minimized by dilution, and the problem of variable backgrounds due to residual matrix effects is solved by using a slope-ratio technique. In this proposed technique, the slope of a standard curve prepared from pure solutions is compared with that of spiked samples. The ratio of the slopes of these two curves permits the calculation of an adjusted background which does not significantly differ from that of an absorbent impregnated with the sample matrix free of the element sought. Experimental parameters concerning the technique are presented. The excellent agreement of the zinc and bromine data with analytical results obtained by more conventional methods suggests that the technique can be used for the determination of other trace constituents in geologic materials. Application of the slope-ratio technique to other modes of instrumental analysis appears feasible.

scholarly journals Determination of Trace Elements in Wheat Flour by X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis and Its Application to Identification of Their Production Area

2009 ◽  
Vol 58 (12) ◽  
pp. 1011-1022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akiko Otaka ◽  
Yoko Yanada ◽  
Akiko Hokura ◽  
Kenji Matsuda ◽  
Izumi Nakai
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Fluorescence Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Production Area

Determination of Sulfur, Ash, and trace Element Content of Coal, Coke, and Fly Using Multielement Tube-Excied X-ray Fluorescence Analsis

1976 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 431-436
Author(s):  
J. A. Cooper ◽  
B. D. Wheeler ◽  
G. J. Wolfe ◽  
D. M. Bartell ◽  
D. B. Schlafke
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Trace Element ◽  
Trace Element Content ◽  
Fluorescence Analysis ◽  
Major And Trace Elements ◽  
Average Concentration ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
X Ray

A procedure using tube excited energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence analysis with interelement corrections has been developed for multielement analysis of major and trace elements and ash content of coal, coke, and fly ash. The procedure uses pressed pellets and an exponential correction for interelement effects. The average deviations ranged from about 0.0003% for V at an average concentration of about .003% to 0.1% for S at an average concentration of 4%. About 25 elements were measured and 100 second minimum detectable concentrations ranged from about one part per million for elements near arsenic to about one tenth of one percent for sodium.

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