Published 1981 | Version v1
Miscellaneous

Trace element analysis

Creators

  • 1. Atomic Energy Board, Pelindaba, Pretoria (South Africa)

Description

Trace element analysis by neutron activation, PIXE and x-ray fluorimetry as applied to biological research is reviewed. A survey of the theory, apparatus, sample preparation and applicability of each method is given. Comparisons are made of the sensitivities obtainable with the different methods as well as between energy dispersive and wavelength dispersive detection systems as used for microanalysis in the electron microscope. Multivariate statistical methods are recommended for the analysis of multielemental data. Two methods, briefly discussed, are Non-Linear Mapping and the Minimal Spanning Tree

Part of:
Short course on the use of radioisotopes in agriculture

Additional details

Additional titles

Subtitle (English)
Neutron activation, PIXE and x-ray fluorimetry
Original title (Afrikaans)
Spoorelementanalise
Original subtitle (Afrikaans)
Neutronaktivering, PIXE en x-straal fluoremetrie.

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Short course on the use of radioisotopes in agriculture, 22 to 24 April 1981, Pretoria
Imprint Pagination
212 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 9.1-9.19.
Report number
INIS-mf--6593

Conference

Title
Short course on the use of radioisotopes in agriculture.
Dates
22 - 24 Apr 1981.
Place
Pretoria, South Africa.

Optional Information

Notes
Imprint:Kortkursus oor die gebruik van radioaktiewe isotope in die landbou, 22 tot 24 April 1981, Pretoria.