Abstract

Theoretical expressions for fluorescent intensity and scattered radiation in total reflection experiments are presented. Trace elements in samples with different matrices were studied. The contributions of the different components were analyzed and a comparison with conventional x-ray fluorescence was performed. Detection limits were calculated as a function of the sample thickness in both experimental situations. Very interesting conclusions were obtained regarding the contribution of the reflected beam, the components of the background and the behavior of detection levels.

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