Publication
Title
Optimization of a simple spotting procedure for x-ray fluorescence analysis of waters
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Abstract
Several sample preparation methods for waters for energy-dispersive x.r.f. were examined, as well as the influence of sample size on the analytical characteristics. The most satisfactory simple, rapid method proved to be spotting of 1.5 ml of water sample on a Whatman-41 cellulose filter paper provided with a wax ring of 29-mm diameter and evaporating the water with an unheated air stream from underneath. Sensitivities are below 100 p.p.b. for most elements and often below 50 p.p.b. when the optimal secondary fluorescer is used. Accuracy and precision are usually in the 1520 % range. The method is applicable to many dilute aqueous solutions as is illustrated by analysis of industrial water samples and ashed biological material.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Analytica chimica acta. - Amsterdam, 1947, currens
Publication
Amsterdam : 1977
ISSN
0003-2670 [print]
1873-4324 [online]
DOI
10.1016/S0003-2670(01)96053-2
Volume/pages
88 :1 (1977) , p. 97-107
ISI
A1977CQ82600011
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UAntwerpen
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