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1 online resource (491 p.) |
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- List of Abbreviations and Symbols -- About the Authors -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Principles of X-ray Spectrometry -- 2.1 Analytical Performance -- 2.2 X-ray Radiation and Their Interaction -- 2.2.1 Parts of an X-ray Spectrum -- 2.2.2 Intensity of the Characteristic Radiation -- 2.2.3 Nomenclature of X-ray Lines -- 2.2.4 Interaction of X-rays with Matter -- 2.2.4.1 Absorption -- 2.2.4.2 Scattering -- 2.2.5 Detection of X-ray Spectra -- 2.3 The Development of X-ray Spectrometry -- 2.4 Carrying Out an Analysis |
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2.4.1 Analysis Method -- 2.4.2 Sequence of an Analysis -- 2.4.2.1 Quality of the Sample Material -- 2.4.2.2 Sample Preparation -- 2.4.2.3 Analysis Task -- 2.4.2.4 Measurement and Evaluation of the Measurement Data -- 2.4.2.5 Creation of an Analysis Report -- Chapter 3 Sample Preparation -- 3.1 Objectives of Sample Preparation -- 3.2 Preparation Techniques -- 3.2.1 Preparation Techniques for Solid Samples -- 3.2.2 Information Depth and Analyzed Volume -- 3.2.3 Infinite Thickness -- 3.2.4 Contaminations -- 3.2.5 Homogeneity -- 3.3 Preparation of Compact and Homogeneous Materials -- 3.3.1 Metals |
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3.3.2 Glasses -- 3.4 Small Parts Materials -- 3.4.1 Grinding of Small Parts Material -- 3.4.2 Preparation by Pouring Loose Powder into a Sample Cup -- 3.4.3 Preparation of the Measurement Sample by Pressing into a Pellet -- 3.4.4 Preparation of the Sample by Fusion Beads -- 3.4.4.1 Improving the Quality of the Analysis -- 3.4.4.2 Steps for the Production of Fusion Beads -- 3.4.4.3 Loss of Ignition -- 3.4.4.4 Quality Criteria for Fusion Beads -- 3.4.4.5 Preparation of Special Materials -- 3.5 Liquid Samples -- 3.5.1 Direct Measurement of Liquids |
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3.5.2 Special Processing Procedures for Liquid Samples -- 3.6 Biological Materials -- 3.7 Small Particles, Dust, and Aerosols -- Chapter 4 XRF Instrument Types -- 4.1 General Design of an X-ray Spectrometer -- 4.2 Comparison of Wavelength- and Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometers -- 4.2.1 Data Acquisition -- 4.2.2 Resolution -- 4.2.2.1 Comparison of Wavelength- and Energy-Dispersive Spectrometry -- 4.2.2.2 Resolution of WDS Instruments -- 4.2.2.3 Resolution of EDS Instruments -- 4.2.3 Detection Efficiency -- 4.2.4 Count Rate Capability -- 4.2.4.1 Optimum Throughput in ED Spectrometers |
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4.2.4.2 Saturation Effects in WDSs -- 4.2.4.3 Optimal Sensitivity of ED Spectrometers -- 4.2.4.4 Effect of the Pulse Throughput on the Measuring Time -- 4.2.5 Radiation Flux -- 4.2.6 Spectra Artifacts -- 4.2.6.1 Escape Peaks -- 4.2.6.2 Pile-Up Peak -- 4.2.6.3 Diffraction Peaks -- 4.2.6.4 Shelf and Tail -- 4.2.7 Mechanical Design and Operating Costs -- 4.2.8 Setting Parameters -- 4.3 Type of Instruments -- 4.3.1 ED Instruments -- 4.3.1.1 Handheld Instruments -- 4.3.1.2 Portable Instruments -- 4.3.1.3 Tabletop Instruments -- 4.3.2 Wavelength-Dispersive Instruments |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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4.3.2.1 Sequential Spectrometers |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Flock, Jörg
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Haller, Michael
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| ISBN |
9783527816606 |
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3527816607 |
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