Published November 2012 | Version v1
Journal article

Feasibility for direct rapid energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) and scattering analysis of complex matrix liquids by partial least squares

  • 1. Applied Nuclear and Radiation Physics Group, Department of Physics, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197-00100, Nairobi (Kenya)
  • 2. Department of Physics, University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta (Nigeria)
  • 3. Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197-00100, Nairobi (Kenya)

Description

The greatest challenge to material characterization by XRF technique is encountered in direct trace analysis of complex matrices. We exploited partial least squares (PLS) in conjunction with energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence and scattering (EDXRFS) spectrometry to rapidly (200 s) analyze lubricating oils. The PLS–EDXRFS method affords non-invasive quality assurance (QA) analysis of complex matrix liquids as it gave optimistic results for both heavy- and low-Z metal additives. Scatter peaks may further be used for QA characterization via the light elements.

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Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2012.07.019

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.apradiso.2012.07.019;
PII
S0969-8043(12)00452-6;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Applied Radiation and Isotopes
Journal Volume
70
Journal Issue
11
Journal Page Range
p. 2596-2601
ISSN
0969-8043
CODEN
ARISEF

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