Published 1994 | Version v1
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Particle induced x-ray emission (PIXE) analysis of environmental samples

Creators

  • 1. Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar (India)
  • 2. Acharya Harihar Regional Centre for Cancer Research and Treatment, Cuttack (India)

Description

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

Part of:
Proceedings of the third national symposium on environment with special emphasis on high background radiation areas

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Publishing Information

Publisher
Department of Atomic Energy.
Imprint Place
Bombay (India)
Imprint Title
Proceedings of the third national symposium on environment with special emphasis on high background radiation areas
Imprint Pagination
293 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 177-180.

Conference

Title
3. national symposium on environment with special emphasis on high background radiation areas.
Dates
1-4 Mar 1994.
Place
Thiruvananthapuram (India).

INIS

Country of Publication
India
Country of Input or Organization
India
INIS RN
26058503
Subject category
S37: INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
FLY ASH; MEV RANGE 01-10; MULTI-ELEMENT ANALYSIS; PELLETRON ACCELERATORS; PIXE ANALYSIS; PROTON BEAMS; SAMPLE PREPARATION; SOILS; SPECTRA; TRACE AMOUNTS; WATER; X-RAY SPECTROSCOPY
Descriptors DEC
ACCELERATORS; AEROSOL WASTES; ASHES; BEAMS; CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; COMBUSTION PRODUCTS; ELECTROSTATIC ACCELERATORS; ENERGY RANGE; HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS; MEV RANGE; NONDESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS; NUCLEON BEAMS; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS; PARTICLE BEAMS; SOLID WASTES; SPECTROSCOPY; WASTES; X-RAY EMISSION ANALYSIS

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