Rapid Quantitative Analysis by X-Ray Spectrometry

Abstract

An x-ray fluorescence analysis method applicable to the case of fluorescent spectra excited with monoenergetic x-rays has been developed. The technique employs a minimum number of calibration steps using single element thin film standards and depends upon theoretical cross sections and fluorescent yield data to interpolate from element to element. The samples are treated as thin films and corrections for absorption effects are easily determined- Enhancement effects, if not negligible, are minimized by sample dilution techniques or by selective excitation.