The application of x-ray fluorescence spectrometry for multielemental analysis of air particulate samples

The performance of XRF spectrometer as a tool for multielemental analysis for air pollution samples was discussed. The non-destructive couples with multielemental nature of the technique and satisfactory sensitivity for most elements were the most important characteristics for its popularity as a...

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Main Author: Mohd. Yusof, Mohd. Rashid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 1986
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/3741/
http://eprints.utm.my/3741/1/MohdYusoff1986_TheApplicationOfXrayFluorescence.pdf
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Summary:The performance of XRF spectrometer as a tool for multielemental analysis for air pollution samples was discussed. The non-destructive couples with multielemental nature of the technique and satisfactory sensitivity for most elements were the most important characteristics for its popularity as a method of analysis. Thus, the technique promises a significance reduction in cost and time of analysis. As a result, more extensive and revealing air particulates survey should be possible, with consequent improvements in the discovery and positive identification of particulate pollution sources.