Application and Validation of Analytical Software (SQX) for Semi-Quantitative Determination of the Main Chemical Composition of Solid, Bulk and Powder Fuel Samples by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Technique
Determination of the content of chemical elements occurring in waste in large, small and trace amounts was performed using two instrumental analysis techniques: ICP-OES—Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry and WDXRF—Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. Since suc...
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| description | Determination of the content of chemical elements occurring in waste in large, small and trace amounts was performed using two instrumental analysis techniques: ICP-OES—Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry and WDXRF—Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. Since such analyses are expensive and time-consuming, the objective of the work presented in this paper was the development of a quick and inexpensive method for preliminary, scanning-based identification of the chemical composition of tested samples (solid, bulk or powder) using standardless, semi-quantitative analysis. An optimized method of preparing samples for X-ray measurements by pressing into a durable tablet, universal for all materials tested, was developed. Moreover, limits of quantification were determined, and the uncertainty of the results obtained was estimated by comparing them with the results acquired with the use of the accredited calibration method, employing standards and certified reference materials. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1688b9acb66d44089eaeefb8627659ca2023-11-23T20:16:49ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732022-10-011519731110.3390/en15197311Application and Validation of Analytical Software (SQX) for Semi-Quantitative Determination of the Main Chemical Composition of Solid, Bulk and Powder Fuel Samples by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence TechniqueAdam Smoliński0Marek Stempin1Natalia Howaniec2Central Mining Institute, Plac Gwarków 1, 40-166 Katowice, PolandDepartment of Environmental Monitoring, Central Mining Institute, Plac Gwarków 1, 40-166 Katowice, PolandDepartment of Energy Saving and Air Protection, Central Mining Institute, Plac Gwarków 1, 40-166 Katowice, PolandDetermination of the content of chemical elements occurring in waste in large, small and trace amounts was performed using two instrumental analysis techniques: ICP-OES—Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry and WDXRF—Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. Since such analyses are expensive and time-consuming, the objective of the work presented in this paper was the development of a quick and inexpensive method for preliminary, scanning-based identification of the chemical composition of tested samples (solid, bulk or powder) using standardless, semi-quantitative analysis. An optimized method of preparing samples for X-ray measurements by pressing into a durable tablet, universal for all materials tested, was developed. Moreover, limits of quantification were determined, and the uncertainty of the results obtained was estimated by comparing them with the results acquired with the use of the accredited calibration method, employing standards and certified reference materials.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/19/7311XRFWDXRFICP-OESX-ray fluorescence spectrometry |
| spellingShingle | Adam Smoliński Marek Stempin Natalia Howaniec Application and Validation of Analytical Software (SQX) for Semi-Quantitative Determination of the Main Chemical Composition of Solid, Bulk and Powder Fuel Samples by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Technique Energies XRF WDXRF ICP-OES X-ray fluorescence spectrometry |
| title | Application and Validation of Analytical Software (SQX) for Semi-Quantitative Determination of the Main Chemical Composition of Solid, Bulk and Powder Fuel Samples by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Technique |
| title_full | Application and Validation of Analytical Software (SQX) for Semi-Quantitative Determination of the Main Chemical Composition of Solid, Bulk and Powder Fuel Samples by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Technique |
| title_fullStr | Application and Validation of Analytical Software (SQX) for Semi-Quantitative Determination of the Main Chemical Composition of Solid, Bulk and Powder Fuel Samples by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Technique |
| title_full_unstemmed | Application and Validation of Analytical Software (SQX) for Semi-Quantitative Determination of the Main Chemical Composition of Solid, Bulk and Powder Fuel Samples by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Technique |
| title_short | Application and Validation of Analytical Software (SQX) for Semi-Quantitative Determination of the Main Chemical Composition of Solid, Bulk and Powder Fuel Samples by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Technique |
| title_sort | application and validation of analytical software sqx for semi quantitative determination of the main chemical composition of solid bulk and powder fuel samples by wavelength dispersive x ray fluorescence technique |
| topic | XRF WDXRF ICP-OES X-ray fluorescence spectrometry |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/19/7311 |
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