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Internal standards in fluorescent X-ray spectroscopy

I. Adler·J. M. Axelrod
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The use of internal standards in the analysis of ores and minerals of widely-varying matrix by means of fluorescent X-ray spectroscopy is frequently the most practical approach. Internal standards correct for absorption and enhancement effects except when an absorption edge falls between the comparison lines or a very strong emission line falls between the absorption edges responsible for the comparison lines. Particle size variations may introduce substantial errors. One method of coping with the particle size problem is grinding the sample with an added abrasive.

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I. Adler, J. M. Axelrod. 1955. Internal standards in fluorescent X-ray spectroscopy. https://doi.org/10.1016/0371-1951(55)80011-2

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