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Determination of Rb and Sr concentrations in rocks by radioisotope X-ray fluorescence analysis

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A method is described for Rb and Sr concentration determinations in rocks by radioisotope X-ray fluorescence analysis. The yield/concentration ratios were established by increasing the concentrations of the examined elements in the sample and recording each spectrum. The analytical error in the 100-1,000 ppm concentration range was 2–4%, and for 50 ppm about 10%, and the detection limit was 5–10 ppm.

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    J. Bacsó & K. Balogh

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Bacsó, J., Balogh, K. Determination of Rb and Sr concentrations in rocks by radioisotope X-ray fluorescence analysis. J. Radioanal. Chem. 22, 157–164 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02518101

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