Portable x-ray fluorescence spectrometry : capabilities for in situ analysis /

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Imprint:Cambridge, UK : RSC Pub., ©2008.
Description:1 online resource (xii, 291 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), maps
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11191713
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Other authors / contributors:Potts, P. J.
West, Margaret, 1925-
ISBN:9781847558640
184755864X
9780854045525
085404552X
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Online resource; title from title screen (viewed Apr 24, 2009).
Summary:Portable X-ray fluorescence (PXRF) instrumentation has some unique analytical capabilities for the in situ analysis of samples in the field. These capabilities have been extended in recent years by the continuing development of solid state detectors, surface mounted electronics, digital signal processing technology, Li-ion batteries combined with a choice of rugged sealed radioisotope sources or miniature X-ray tubes that provide lightweight hand-held devices. As well as opening up new applications, in situ measurements by PXRF, where the instrument is placed in direct contact with the object.
Other form:Print version: Portable x-ray fluorescence spectrometry. Cambridge, UK : RSC Pub., ©2008 9780854045525