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Particle induced x-ray emission (PIXE) analysis of environmental samples

Abstract

Particle induced x-ray emission (PIXE) technique is well suited for analysis of environmental samples due to its multielemental capability (Na to U) and uniform sensitivity. The high absolute sensitivity of PIXE, makes it possible to perform analysis of very small size samples. Proton beams of 2-4 MeV obtained from the low energy tandem pelletron accelerator at Institute of Physics are being used for the trace element analysis of environmental samples like water, soil and fly ash. Experimental facility and sample preparation laboratory have been established for PIXE analysis of environmental samples. Very low detection limits have been obtained for trace element analysis of natural waters by PIXE method in combination with preconcentration technique. Sample collection, preparation, irradiation, experimental setup and spectrum evaluation are discussed. (author). 8 refs., 3 figs.
Authors:
Vijayan, V; Ramamurthy, V S; [1]  Rath, A K [2] 
  1. Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar (India)
  2. Acharya Harihar Regional Centre for Cancer Research and Treatment, Cuttack (India)
Publication Date:
Dec 31, 1994
Product Type:
Conference
Report Number:
CONF-9403234-
Reference Number:
SCA: 400101; PA: AIX-26:058503; EDB-95:130963; SN: 95001461664
Resource Relation:
Conference: 3. national symposium on environment with special emphasis on high background radiation areas, Thiruvananthapuram (India), 1-4 Mar 1994; Other Information: PBD: 1994; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings of the third national symposium on environment with special emphasis on high background radiation areas; Nair, N.B.; Eapen, C.D.; Bapat, V.N.; Sadasivan, S. [eds.] [Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay (India). Environmental Assessment Div.]; Gangadharan, P. [ed.] [Natural Background Radiation Registry, Kollam (India)]; PB: 293 p.
Subject:
40 CHEMISTRY; FLY ASH; PIXE ANALYSIS; SOILS; WATER; MEV RANGE 01-10; MULTI-ELEMENT ANALYSIS; PELLETRON ACCELERATORS; PROTON BEAMS; SAMPLE PREPARATION; SPECTRA; TRACE AMOUNTS; X-RAY SPECTROSCOPY
OSTI ID:
101354
Research Organizations:
Department of Atomic Energy, Bombay (India). Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences
Country of Origin:
India
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
TRN: IN9500982058503
Submitting Site:
INIS
Size:
pp. 177-180
Announcement Date:
Jan 16, 2004

Citation Formats

Vijayan, V, Ramamurthy, V S, and Rath, A K. Particle induced x-ray emission (PIXE) analysis of environmental samples. India: N. p., 1994. Web.
Vijayan, V, Ramamurthy, V S, & Rath, A K. Particle induced x-ray emission (PIXE) analysis of environmental samples. India.
Vijayan, V, Ramamurthy, V S, and Rath, A K. 1994. "Particle induced x-ray emission (PIXE) analysis of environmental samples." India.
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title = {Particle induced x-ray emission (PIXE) analysis of environmental samples}
author = {Vijayan, V, Ramamurthy, V S, and Rath, A K}
abstractNote = {Particle induced x-ray emission (PIXE) technique is well suited for analysis of environmental samples due to its multielemental capability (Na to U) and uniform sensitivity. The high absolute sensitivity of PIXE, makes it possible to perform analysis of very small size samples. Proton beams of 2-4 MeV obtained from the low energy tandem pelletron accelerator at Institute of Physics are being used for the trace element analysis of environmental samples like water, soil and fly ash. Experimental facility and sample preparation laboratory have been established for PIXE analysis of environmental samples. Very low detection limits have been obtained for trace element analysis of natural waters by PIXE method in combination with preconcentration technique. Sample collection, preparation, irradiation, experimental setup and spectrum evaluation are discussed. (author). 8 refs., 3 figs.}
place = {India}
year = {1994}
month = {Dec}
}