X-ray fluorescence/X-ray energy analysis as a trace element tool

Conference · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Trace Subst. Environ. Health; (United States)

OSTI ID:6431064

Woldseth, R

The applicability and virtues of an analytical technique to a given class of analytical problems is subject to evaluation via a range of performance factors. The list may include specificity, sensitivity, detection limits, precision, accuracy, speed and convenience, to mention a few. X-ray Fluorescence-X-ray Energy Spectrometry analysis is reviewed for the most important performance parameters, in particular as pertaining to its use as a tool for trace element analysis in environmental, forensic and general bio-medical analysis problems. Data are given in conformance with NCCLS Standards for Protocol of Performance Claims for Clinical Chemical Methods.

• Research Organization: Kevex Corp., Foster City, CA
• OSTI ID: 6431064
• Report Number(s): CONF-8106251-
• Journal Information: Trace Subst. Environ. Health; (United States), Vol. 15; Conference: 15. annual conference on trace substances in environmental health, Columbia, MO, USA, 1 Jun 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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QUANTITATIVE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
X-RAY FLUORESCENCE ANALYSIS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
ACCURACY
BIOCHEMISTRY
PERFORMANCE
SENSITIVITY
SPECIFICITY
TRACE AMOUNTS
X-RAY SPECTROSCOPY
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
CHEMISTRY
ELEMENTS
NONDESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS
SPECTROSCOPY
TESTING
X-RAY EMISSION ANALYSIS
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