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Application of X-ray fluorescence spectrometry in assessment of environmental pollution

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A conventional X-ray fluorescence (XRF) method as well as total reflection XRF have been applied to the analysis of various environmental materials. Some methodological changes in order to extend the applicability range and improve the accuracy of the XRF analysis are also discussed.

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  1. A. Tchantchane

    Present address: Centre for Development of Nuclear Techniques, Algiers, Algeria

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  1. International Atomic Energy Agency, Laboratories Seibersdorf, A-2444, Seibersdorf, Austria

    A. Markowicz, N. Haselberger, M. Dargie, A. Tajani, A. Tchantchane, V. Valkovic & P. R. Danesi

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Markowicz, A., Haselberger, N., Dargie, M. et al. Application of X-ray fluorescence spectrometry in assessment of environmental pollution. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 206, 269–277 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02039653

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