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An Accurate Coefficient Method for X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 March 2019

E. Tertian
E. Tertian*
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Rhône-Poulenc Industries 93308 Aubervilliers, France
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Abstract

Performing highly automated, computerized X-ray spectrometric analysis ‘without standards’ calls for accurate matrix correction programs which can be based, essentially, on either the ‘fundamental parameter’ method or improved influence coefficient procedures. The coefficient scheme discussed in this paper was devised to strictly comply with the theoretical relationships for X-ray fluorescence emission, thus connecting, in a way, both approaches. This result is achieved by accurately making allowance for the two complicating factors affecting fluorescent intensities i.e. : (1) the mobility of coefficients, and (2) the occurrence of fluorescence crossed effects. The corresponding algorithm, for practical use, writes

where the (aij + bij ci) terms account for the individual influence coefficients and their variation, and ϵi refers to the overall crossed effect. The essential problem of calibration is then considered, with special emphasis being laid on : (a) experimental coefficient determination, and (b) experimental crossed effect evaluation. Current coefficient methods are briefly surveyed in relation to the present theory.

Finally, the advantages of an experimental, accurate coefficient procedure over the fundamental parameter approach, from a practical standpoint, are emphasized.

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Mathematical Correction Procedures for X-Ray Spectrochemical Analysis
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Advances in X-Ray Analysis , Volume 19: Twenty-Fourth Annual Conference on Applications of X-ray Analysis, August 6-8, 1975 , 1975 , pp. 85 - 111
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Copyright © International Centre for Diffraction Data 1975

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