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Determination of trace elements in atmospheric aerosols by means of neutron activation (in Italian)

Journal Article · · Chim. Ind. (Milan), v. 54, no. 9, pp. 805-808
OSTI ID:4347347
Measurement of the atmospheric trace elements concentration is of great importance in protecting the environment from industrial pollution. In such a general problem, the knowledge of the mineral composition of the particulate matter suspended into the atmosphere is absolutely necessary. Neutron activation analysis is one of the most powerful techniques for measuring quantitatively a large number of the trace elements present in the sample. The instrumental method described gives the Na, K, Sc, Cr, Fe, Co, Zn, As, Br, Rb, Cd, Sb, Cs, La, Ce, Eu, Tb, Au, Hg, and Th concentrations in air filters by avoiding any chemical treatment of the sample. The sensitivity of the method provides the determination of the average trace elements concentration present in 50-m/sup 3/ air filter samples. (auth)
Research Organization:
CNEN, Rome
NSA Number:
NSA-29-018056
OSTI ID:
4347347
Report Number(s):
RT/PROT--(73)3
Journal Information:
Chim. Ind. (Milan), v. 54, no. 9, pp. 805-808, Journal Name: Chim. Ind. (Milan), v. 54, no. 9, pp. 805-808; ISSN CINMA
Country of Publication:
Italy
Language:
Italian