ISSN:
0049-8246
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
It is shown that application of the Compton scattering method for matrix correction in the X-ray fluorescence spectrometric determination of the trace elements Rb and Sr in rock samples can provide concentrations at a relative accuracy level of 1%. The empirical method applies to rock samples showing differences in mass absorption up to a factor of two. The accuracy of the method has been tested by analysis of 57 samples analysed for Rb and Sr by mass spectrometric isotope dilution. In addition a few of the U.S. Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.) reference rock powders, showing significantly different mass absorption, were analysed for Rb and Sr. It is demonstrated that the mica effect, if significant, is smaller than 1% relative. There is no advantage in the use of the LiF(220) analysing crystal as a substitute for the LiF(200). The method appears to be insensitive to the pellet thickness.
Additional Material:
8 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/xrs.1300060304
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