Characterization of aerosols in California by x-ray-induced x-ray fluorescence analysis

Journal Article · Wed May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1974 · Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/es60090a001· OSTI ID:6066233

Giauque, R D; Goda, L Y; Brown, N E

X-ray-induced x-ray fluorescence analysis was employed to determine elemental concentrations in aerosols collected on impactor films and filter media during Phase I of the Characterization of Aerosols in California study. Elemental diurnal patterns were established for aerosols collected over 2 h periods. Elemental distributions were correlated with particle size distributions. Sensitivities routinely attainable within a 20 min counting interval corresponded to less than 10 ng/m/sup 3/ of air for 12 of the 20 elements measured.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, Berkeley
• OSTI ID: 6066233
• Journal Information: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 8:5; ISSN ESTHA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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