Use of radioisotope induced X-ray fluorescence for environmental studies

P. V. Kulkarni, I. L. Preiss

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Abstract

The rapid assay of the trace multi-element content of environmental samples (lake sediment) is described. The method utilized X-ray fluorescence induced by a109Cd radioisotopic source with energy dispersive quantitative detection of the characteristic X-rays of nine elements, ranging from Ti to Zr using Si(Li) semiconductor detector. The method precludes pre-digestion or chemical treatment of the samples, and compairs favorably with the results of atomic absorption assay methods.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)423-432
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Radioanalytical Chemistry
Volume24
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1975

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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