Evaluation of the interelemental effect in X-ray fluorescence analysis by the total addition method

ISSN:
1618-2650
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Summary An algorithm for quantifying interelemental effects in X-ray fluorescence techniques is developed. By applying an addition process, the ratio between the mass absorption coefficients of the analyte and the unknown sample (μ i * /μ s * ) is calculated to correct the fluorescence intensity of the element to be determined and linearize the I-c calibration plot. This coefficient can be calculated graphically and numerically. The method is applied to the determination of tin in lead alloys with good results over wide concentration ranges.
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