A PIXE-PIGE system for the quantitative elemental analysis of thin samples
- 1. Centro Informazioni Studi Esperienze, Milan (Italy)
Description
An analytical system based on the simultaneous use of PIXE (particle-induced X-ray emission) and PIGE (proton-induced gamma ray emission) techniques for the elemental analysis of thin samples has been set up at CISE using a 3.5 MV tandem Van de Graaff accelerator. This system allows the advantages of PIXE to be improved by the PIGE capability of providing accurate measurements of light elements. The PIGE technique, so far mainly confined to the analysis of thick samples, has been extended to thin samples of unknown composition and weight, overcoming the difficulties due to the strong energy dependence of the prompt gamma reaction yields. The main features of the PIXE-PIGE system and its application to the analysis of particulate matter and fly ashes are presented. (orig.)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B
- Journal Volume
- 40/41
- Journal Issue
- pt.1
- Series
- Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B.
- Journal Page Range
- 620-623
- ISSN
- 0168-583X
- CODEN
- NIMBE
Conference
- Title
- 10. conference on the application of accelerators in research and industry.
- Dates
- 7-9 Nov 1988.
- Place
- Denton, TX (USA).
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Netherlands
- Country of Input or Organization
- Netherlands
- INIS RN
- 20075531
- Subject category
- S36: MATERIALS SCIENCE;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Conference
- Descriptors DEI
- ENERGY DEPENDENCE; FLY ASH; MULTI-ELEMENT ANALYSIS; PARTICLES; PIXE ANALYSIS; PROTON MICROPROBE ANALYSIS; VAN DE GRAAFF ACCELERATORS
- Descriptors DEC
- ACCELERATORS; AEROSOL WASTES; ASHES; CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; COMBUSTION PRODUCTS; ELECTROSTATIC ACCELERATORS; MICROANALYSIS; NONDESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS; SOLID WASTES; WASTES; X-RAY EMISSION ANALYSIS