SDG: TRXF b Flashcards
Overview
Qualitative analysis: Spectra interpretation
Principal peaks of X-ray Spectra according to Atomic Number Z
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3
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Evaluating Spectra
K & L Spectral Peaks
Scatter
Rayleigh Scatter
Compton Scatter
Sum Peaks
Escape Peaks
Interferences
Spectral Interferences
Environmental Interferences
Results: peak separation
table
Results: peak separation
poor fitting
Quantitative analysis
Different elements = different sensitivities
Relative Sensitivity factors
Diagram of preparatory steps prior to TXRF analysis
Internal standardization vs. external standardization
Some applications of TXRF
Methods of sample preparation
Sample preparation
special support
Sample preparation Spectra of a quartz
Properties of sample carrier material
Applications for TXRF analysis
Water analysis
Aerosol analysis
definition