X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and related techniques : an introduction /
X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) is a well-established analytical technique for qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis of a wide variety of routine quality control and research samples. Among its many desirable features, it delivers true multi-element character analysis, acceptable spe...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
---|---|
Autor principal: | |
Otros Autores: | |
Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
Publicado: |
[New York, N.Y.] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) :
Momentum Press,
2013.
|
Temas: | |
Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Preface
- Series preface
- Series editor
- About the authors.
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1 Basic principles of x-ray fluorescence
- 1.2 Interactions of x-rays with matter
- 1.3 X-ray safety and protection.
- 2. Basic components of x-ray fluorescence spectrometers
- 2.1 General introduction
- 2.2 Excitation sources
- 2.2.1 X-ray tubes
- 2.2.2 Radioisotopes
- 2.2.3 Other sources
- 2.3 Sample chamber
- 2.4 Detection system
- 2.4.1 Types of detectors
- 2.4.1.1 Gas-filled detectors
- 2.4.1.2 Scintillation detectors
- 2.4.1.3 Solid-state detectors
- 2.4.2 Resolution and efficiency
- 2.4.2.1 Resolution
- 2.4.2.2 Efficiency
- 2.4.3 Comparison of detection systems
- 2.4.4 Detector artifacts
- 2.4.4.1 Escape peaks
- 2.4.4.2 Sum peaks (pile-up effect)
- 2.4.5 Signal processing system
- 2.5 Source and detector modifiers
- 2.5.1 Filters
- 2.5.1.1 Primary filters
- 2.5.1.2 Detector filters
- 2.5.2 Secondary targets
- 2.5.3 Focusing optics
- 2.5.4 Dispersing systems
- 2.5.5 Collimators
- 2.5.6 Masks
- 2.6 Instrument configurations.
- 3. Qualitative and quantitative x-ray fluorescence analysis
- 3.1 Evaluation of x-ray fluorescence spectra
- 3.2 Qualitative XRF analysis
- 3.3 Quantitative XRF analysis
- 3.3.1 Chemical matrix effects
- 3.3.1.1 Absorption effects
- 3.3.1.2 Enhancement effects
- 3.3.2 Correction and compensation methods
- 3.3.2.1 Compensation methods
- 3.3.2.2 Matrix correction methods
- 3.3.2.3 Overview of correction and compensation methods
- 3.3.3 Quality of XRF analytical results
- 3.3.3.1 Limits of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ)
- 3.3.3.2 Working range and linearity
- 3.3.3.3 Precision and accuracy
- 3.3.3.4 Quality control of the results.
- 4. Sample preparation procedures
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 General sample preparation procedures
- 4.2.1 Solid samples
- 4.2.1.1 Direct XRF analysis
- 4.2.1.2 Powdered specimen
- 4.2.1.3 Fused specimen
- 4.2.1.4 Digested specimen
- 4.2.2 Liquid samples
- 4.2.2.1 Preconcentration methods
- 4.3 Specific sample preparation procedures.
- 5. Wavelength/energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry (WDXRF/EDXRF)
- 5.1 Introduction and basic principles
- 5.2 WDXRF and EDXRF layouts
- 5.2.1 WDXRF instrumentation
- 5.2.2 EDXRF instrumentation
- 5.3 Comparison of WDXRF and EDXRF systems
- 5.4 Applications of WDXRF and case studies
- 5.4.1 Determination of metal residues in active pharmaceutical ingredients
- 5.4.2 Determination of heavy metal content in automotive
- shredder residues (ASR)
- 5.4.3 Metal determination in polluted soils and waters
- 5.5 Applications of EDXRF and case studies
- 5.5.1 Determination of heavy metals at trace levels in vegetation samples
- 5.5.2 Determination of Cu, Ni, Zn, Pb, and Cd in aqueous samples
- 5.5.3 Chemical characterization of aerosol samples.
- 6. Total Reflection X-Ray Spectrometry (TXRF)
- 6.1 Introduction and basic principles
- 6.2 TXRF layout
- 6.3 Analytical capabilities of TXRF systems
- 6.3.1 Chemical analysis
- 6.3.1.1 Sample carriers
- 6.3.1.2 Sample treatment procedures for chemical analysis by TXRF
- 6.3.1.3 Quantification
- 6.3.2 Surface analysis
- 6.4 Other applications of TXRF and case studies
- 6.4.1 Multielement determination in waste water effluents
- 6.4.2 Determination of trace amounts of Se in soil samples
- 6.4.3 Analysis of Si wafer surfaces.
- 7. Special XRF configurations and related techniques
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Microbeam X-ray fluorescence spectrometry ([mu]-XRF)
- 7.3 Synchrotron radiation-induced X-ray emission (SRXRF or SRIXE)
- 7.4 Particle-induced X-ray emission (PIXE)
- 7.5 Electron-induced X-ray emission
- 7.5.1 Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
- 7.5.2 Electron microprobe analysis (EMPA).
- 8. Overview of XRF and related techniques
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Comparative performance of XRF systems
- 8.3 Role of XRF spectrometry in analysis field
- 8.4 Future perspectives.
- Buyer's guide to manufacturers
- Glossary of abbreviations and acronyms
- References
- Bibliography
- Books and encyclopedia chapters
- Journals
- Index.