Elemental composition x-ray fluorescence analysis with a TES-based high-resolution x-ray spectrometer

The accurate analysis of the elemental composition plays a crucial role in the research of functional materials.The emitting characteristic x-ray fluorescence(XRF)photons can be used for precisely discriminating the specified element.The detection accuracy of conventional XRF methodology using semiconductor detector is limited by the energy resolution,thus posing a challenge in accurately scaling the actual energy of each XRF photon.We adopt a novel high-resolution x-ray spectrometer based on the superconducting transition-edge sensor(TES)for the XRF spectroscopy measurement of different elements.Properties including high energy resolution,high detection efficiency and precise linearity of the new spectrometer will bring significant benefits in analyzing elemental composition via XRF.In this paper,we study the Ledge emission line profiles of three adjacent rare earth elements with the evenly mixed sample of their oxide components:terbium,dysprosium and holmium.Two orders of magnitude better energy resolution are obtained compared to a commercial silicon drift detector.With this TES-based spectrometer,the spectral lines overlapped or interfered by background can be clearly distinguished,thus making the chemical component analysis more accurate and quantitative.A database of coefficient values for the line strength of the spectrum can then be constructed thereafter.Equipped with the novel XRF spectrometer and an established coefficient database,a direct analysis of the composition proportion of a certain element in an unknown sample can be achieved with high accuracy.

Geochemical analysis of marine sediments using fused glass disc by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

A method was developed for content determination of Na, Mg, A1, Si, P,S, C1, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Nb, Zr, Y, Sr, Rb, Ba, La and Ce etc. covering 26 major, minor, and trace elements in marine sediment samples using fused glass disc by X-ray Fluorescence spectrometry. Calibration was made using marine sediment certified reference materials and the synthetic standard samples prepared by mixing several marine sediments with stream sediment and carbonate standard samples in different proportions. The matrix effect was corrected using theoretical alpha coefficients, experience coefficients and the scattered radiation as the internal standard （for the trace elements）. The accuracy of the method was evaluated by analysis of certified reference materials GBW07314, GBW07334 and GSMS6. The results are in good agreement with the certified values of the standards with RSD less than 2.60%, except for Y, Cr, Ga, Ce, La, Nb, Rb, and V with RSD less than 9.0% （n=12）.

Quantitative energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis for unknown samples using full-spectrum least-squares regression

The full-spectrum least-squares(FSLS) method is introduced to perform quantitative energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis for unknown solid samples.Based on the conventional least-squares principle, this spectrum evaluation method is able to obtain the background-corrected and interference-free net peaks, which is significant for quantization analyses. A variety of analytical parameters and functions to describe the features of the fluorescence spectra of pure elements are used and established, such as the mass absorption coefficient, the Gi factor, and fundamental fluorescence formulas. The FSLS iterative program was compiled in the C language. The content of each component should reach the convergence criterion at the end of the calculations. After a basic theory analysis and experimental preparation, 13 national standard soil samples were detected using a spectrometer to test the feasibility of using the algorithm. The results show that the calculated contents of Ti, Fe, Ni, Cu, and Zn have the same changing tendency as the corresponding standard content in the 13 reference samples. Accuracies of 0.35% and 14.03% are obtained, respectively, for Fe and Ti, whose standard concentrations are 8.82% and 0.578%, respectively. However, the calculated results of trace elements (only tens of lg/g) deviate from the standard values. This may be because of measurement accuracy and mutual effects between the elements.

Elemental and proximate analysis of coal by x-ray fluorescence assisted laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

Although laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy(LIBS),as a fast on-line analysis technology,has great potential and competitiveness in the analysis of chemical composition and proximate analysis results of coal in thermal power plants,the measurement repeatability of LIBS needs to be further improved due to the difficulty in controlling the stability of the generated plasmas at present.In this paper,we propose a novel x-ray fluorescence(XRF) assisted LIBS method for high repeatability analysis of coal quality,which not only inherits the ability of LIBS to directly analyze organic elements such as C and H in coal,but also uses XRF to make up for the lack of stability of LIBS in determining other inorganic ash-forming elements.With the combination of elemental lines in LIBS and XRF spectra,the principal component analysis and the partial least squares are used to establish the prediction model and perform multi-elemental and proximate analysis of coal.Quantitative analysis results show that the relative standard deviation(RSD) of C is 0.15%,the RSDs of other elements are less than 4%,and the standard deviations of calorific value,ash content,sulfur content and volatile matter are 0.11 MJ kg,0.17%,0.79% and 0.41%respectively,indicating that the method has good repeatability in determination of coal quality.This work is helpful to accelerate the development of LIBS in the field of rapid measurement of coal entering the power plant and on-line monitoring of coal entering the furnace.

Impact of Different Grinding Aids on Standard Deviation in X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Cement Raw Meal

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis utilizes particle size which is resulted from milling of a material. The milling ensures uniform and fine grained powder. The finer and more uniform the particle size is, the better the result and easier it is for material quality control. To ensure uniformity in particle size and finer powder, a comparative analysis was conducted with different grinding aids and pressed pellet method was used in obtaining analysis results. Pressed pellets of cement raw meal sample milled with different grinding aids (graphite, aspirin and lithium borate) were subjected to XRF. Graphite produced better particle size uniformity with a corresponding standard deviation that made quality control of raw meal easier and better than aspirin and lithium borate.

X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTRA ANALYSIS ON THE STRUCTURE AROUND Ti^(4+) OF BaO-SiO_2-B_2O_3-TiO_2 SYSTEM GLASSES

The structure around Ti^(4+) in Bao-SiO_2 -B_2O_3-TiO_2 had been studied by X-ray fluorescence spectra. The results show that the Ti^(4+) mainly exists in the [TiO_4] and enters the network of [SiO_4]. [TiO_4] has the tendency to change to [TiO_6] with the increase of TiO_2 con-tent. When the TiO_2 content increases to about 20mol% the tendency reaches its maximum.

Determination of Optimum Conditions for X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis Using Coupling Equations

Coupling equations used to calculate the chemical composition of substances by X-ray fluorescence analysis can be classified as empirical, theoretical or semi-empirical based on the method for determining the coefficients of the calibration function. The advantages and disadvantages of each class of equations are discussed. Recommendations for the selecting the optimum conditions for determining empirical correction coefficients and their control during analysis are provided.

Glancing incidence x-ray fluorescence spectrometry based on a single-bounce parabolic capillary

Glancing incidence x-ray fluorescence spectrometry using a single-bounce parabolic capillary is proposed for the analysis of layered samples.The divergence of the x-ray beam was 0.33 mrad.In this paper,we used this instrumental setup to analyze a Si single crystal and a 50 nm HfO_(2) single-layer film deposited on a Si substrate.

SMONTE CARLO CALCULATION FOR CALIBRATION FUNCTIONS IN TOTAL REFLECTION X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROMETRY

Simulation approach includes such processes as photon emissions from X-ray tube with a spectral distribution, total reflection on the sample support, photoelectric effect in thin layer sample, as well as characteristic line absorption and detection. The calculation results are in agreement with experimental ones.

全反射X射线荧光光谱法快速测定全血中多种无机元素的含量

为实现全血样品中无机元素的快速、准确测定,提出了题示方法。取经乙二胺四乙酸(EDTA)抗凝处理过的全血样品100 mg和100 mg·L^(−1)镓内标溶液10 mg,分别用100 mg、500 mg、1000 mg 1%(质量分数)Triton X-100溶液(稀释剂)(对应稀释剂和样品质量比1∶1,5∶1,10∶1,记作“稀释比”)进行分散,混匀后振荡2 min,采用全反射X射线荧光光谱仪检测,结合内标法和相对灵敏度因子公式计算全血样品中无机元素的含量。结果显示:加大稀释比有利于磷、硫、钾、钙元素的分散,有助于提高其测定结果的准确度;采用相对灵敏度因子校正可将磷、硫元素的回收率提高至80.0%以上;方法应用于豚鼠全血样品的分析,检出了磷、硫、钾、钙、铁、铜、锌、铷、硒等无机元素。和电感耦合等离子体原子发射光谱法(ICP-AES)相比,这9种元素测定值的相对误差的绝对值均小于10%,测定值的相对标准偏差(n=20)不大于18%;7种元素(铷、硒除外)的检出限(3s)为0.2~19 mg·L^(−1)。该方法无需消解样品和制作标准曲线,可在25 min内完成全血样品分析。

Influence of crystal materials on the synchrotron X-ray fluorescence analysis:a study of crystal and amorphous clinopyroxene

Synchrotron X-ray fluorescence analyses of crystal and amorphous clinopyroxene were compared. The results showed that using the synchrotron X-ray as a source of energy, the diffraction X-ray of crystal materials will seriously affect the X-ray fluorescence analysis. In order to avoid the influence of diffraction, the best way to solve it is to use the monochromatic source, or to have a collimating slit between sample and Si(Li) detector.

In situ analysis of trace elements in metalloproteins of human liver by synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence

A method using synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence analysis toin situ determine trace elements during protein electrophoretically separating process was established. The distribution of elements in protein bands for human liver cytosolic sample separated by SDS-PAGE was analyzed along polyacrylamide gel. The results showed that the protein fraction of peak III in cytosol was mainly composed of metal ion Zn-associated proteins, being in agreement with that given by atomic absorption spectrometry. Thus, it demonstrated the feasibility of this novel technique forin situ analysis of trace elements in protein bands.

Quantitative analysis results of CE-1 X-ray fluorescence spectrometer ground base experiment

As the nearest celestial body to the earth, the moon has become a hot spot again in astronomy field recently. The element analysis is a much important subject in many lunar projects. Remote X-ray spectrometry plays an important role in the geochemical exploration of the solar bodies. Because of the quasi-vacuum atmosphere on the moon, which has no absorption of X-ray, the X-ray fluorescence analysis is an effective way to determine the elemental abundance of lunar surface. The CE-1 X-ray fluorescence spectrometer （CE-1/XFS） aims to map the major elemental compositions on the lunar surface. This paper describes a method for quantitative analysis of elemental compositions. A series of ground base experiments are done to examine the capability of XFS. The obtained results, which show a reasonable agreement with the certified values at a 30% uncertainty level for major elements, are presented.

利用X射线荧光光谱快速分析高锰生铁锰含量

高锰生铁(又称镜铁)是用锰矿石经过高温冶炼富锰渣时产生的一种衍生产物,其锰含量为6%~20%,本文将详细阐述检测中心利用X射线荧光光谱快速分析高锰生铁锰含量。

Formation of Supersaturated Solid Solutions Bi-Ag and Bi-Zn by Rapid Solidification Using Melt Spinning Technique

Two eutectic alloys Bi-Ag and Bi-Zn were rapidly solidified using melt-spinning technique. X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and temperature dependence of resistivity (TDR) were performed. The solid solubility of both Ag and Zn was extended to the eutectic concentration due to rapid solidification by melt spinning technique and both alloys are single-phase solid solutions. The addition of Ag extended the unit cell in both a and c directions keeping the axial ratio c/a without change, and in case of Zn addition, the unit cell was increased in a direction and decreased in c direction leading to the decrease in the axial ratio c/a. The Bi-Ag eutectic alloy exhibited a semiconducting behavior with energy gap of 280 meV, while Bi-Zn eutectic alloy exhibited metallic behavior.

Source identification of individual PM_(2.5) particles in Shanghai air in the winter of 2007 with synchrotron X-ray fluorescence microprobe

In order to further understand the sources of PM2.5 in Shanghai air, the synchrotron X-ray fluores- cence microprobe at the BL-4A Beamline of Photon Factory of High Energy Accelerator Research Organization, Japan, was applied to analyze the individual PM2.5 particles collected from Shanghai air in the winter of 2007. Eight categories of emission sources were recognized in these individual particles. The source identification shows that most of the analyzed PM2.5 particles are derived from vehicle exhaust and metallurgical emissions. This suggests that the important emission sources of PM2.5 in Shanghai air would be vehicle exhaust and metallurgical activities.

X射线荧光光谱快速分析铝土矿的方法研究

使用日本理学 3 0 70型X射线荧光光谱仪 ,采用粉末直接压片和经验系数校正基体效应的方法 ,在矿山实验室实现了铝土矿样品中Al2 O3、SiO2 、Fe2 O3、TiO2 、CaO和K2 O主量组分的快速分析 ,各组分的精密度 (RSD ,n =1 1 ) <3 .5 % ,监控样的分析结果与化学法或熔融 -XRF法的结果基本吻合。

便携式X射线荧光光谱测定土壤中Cr,Cu,Zn,Pb和As的研究

应用便携式X射线荧光光谱对土壤中的重金属元素Cr,Cu,Zn,Pb和As进行测试,分析土壤粒径、含水量、土壤类型对检测结果的影响,并选用北京、新疆、黑龙江、云南和江苏的典型土壤研究重金属元素含量与X射线荧光光谱特征峰强的关系。实验表明,土壤粒径影响了测试的精密度,土壤粒径从40目降低到100目,检测的相对标准偏差从15.6%减少至6.9%;土壤含水量主要影响样品检测的特征峰强,土壤含水量从5%提高到25%,与无水样品相比的相对峰强从86%降低到69%,相对峰强与土壤含水量符合方程I=100e-0.015c,I为相对峰强,c为土壤含水量（R2=0.83,n=30）。在0~1500 mg.kg-1区间,土壤中重金属元素含量与X射线荧光光谱特征峰强间有着良好的线性相关,但不同土壤类型间的线性方程有着较大的差异,云南土壤样品建立的线性方程有着较小的斜率。通过检测土壤标准样品,验证了便携式X射线荧光光谱检测土壤中重金属元素有着较好的准确度和精密度,适用于土壤中重金属的快速检测。

便携式能量色散X射线荧光仪测定矿渣中铟

采用电致冷Si-PIN型半导体探测器和241 Am源作为激发源,以便携式能量色散X射线荧光快速分析仪为手段进行矿渣样品中铟的测定。讨论了样品中主要基体元素Fe、Cu、Pb、Zn等的影响,建立特散比法和一元回归相结合的数学模型对基体效应进行校正。仪器对自制样品重复测量20次,从测量结果分析来看,标准偏差为24.5μg/g,相对标准偏差为6.4%,仪器处于正常工作状态。通过部分自制样品的测量结果与化学分析的结果对比分析,相对误差的最小值为0.35%,仪器测量结果为0.158%;相对误差最大值为26.06%,仪器测量结果为0.023%。

应用XRF分析仪快速分析铁精矿中的Si、S、K和TFe含量

论述了快速分析铁精矿中Si、S、K和TFe含量的现场X射线荧光技术 ,其分析精度、准确度均符合化学分析的误差标准 。