Published 1981 | Version v1
Journal article

Proton-induced X-ray emission analysis of Jordanian cigarettes

Creators

  • 1. University of Jordan, Amman (Jordan). Dept. of Physics

Description

Proton-induced X-ray emission spectroscopy was applied to determine the concentration of 11 elements in cigaretta tobacco of four brands commercially made in Jordan, and one foreign brand. The results are expressed in absolute amount per cigarette. Cigarette wrapping paper and cigarette smoke were also anlayzed. The significance of some of the elements found in the samples are discussed. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
J. Radioanal. Chem.
Journal Volume
67
Journal Issue
2
Series
J. Radioanal. Chem.
Journal Page Range
459-465
ISSN
0134-0719

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