Spectral interference study of uranium on other analytes by using CCD based ICP-AES

Due to the multi-electronic nature, uranium is having line rich emission spectra and is expected to interfere during the determination of analytes at the trace level in uranium matrix. Therefore, chemical separation of uranium followed by the determination of trace metallic impurities in the raffinate by ICP-AES is generally adopted procedure in nuclear industries. There is restriction on choosing alternate analytical lines of elements by photomultiplier tube based ICP-AES associated with the polychromator while monochromator needs significant time to scan different analytical lines of all the elements. Since charged coupled detector (CCD) consists of array of pixels, it is having more option in choosing alternative analytical lines of the analytes. Therefore, an attempt was made to study the spectral interference of uranium on different analytical lines of analytes viz. Al, Ga, In, Si, Li, Ti, Mg, Sr, K, Ce, Nd, Lu, Sc, V, Er, Y, Ba, Bi, Pb, W, La, Tl, Sn, Yb, Mo, Sb, Pr and Zr; and the correction factors were evaluated (where ever necessary) using CCD based ICP-AES technique. The sensitivity and the detection limits of the analytical channels of the elements in presence of uranium matrix were calculated. The present study also deals with the identification of suitable analytical lines of uranium and its detection limits.     

X射线荧光光谱法测定电解锰中锰、硅、磷和铁含量

熔融制样X射线荧光光谱法测定电解锰中锰、硅、磷和铁含量。用熔融后的四硼酸锂制作铂金坩埚保护层,以BaO2做氧化剂,在马弗炉内通过逐渐升温来氧化电解锰,然后熔融制取玻璃熔片,用X射线荧光(XRF)光谱法分析电解锰中锰、硅、磷和铁含量。锰、硅、磷和铁的相对标准偏差RSD分别为0.23%、2.82%、0.31%和0.53%。与其它分析方法比较,其结果更稳定。有效消除了电解锰熔融制样过程中的坩埚腐蚀问题,分析误差可完全控制在国家相关标准允许的范围内,实现了电解锰中各元素的快速准确测定。     

激光剥蚀电感耦合等离子体质谱分析硅酸盐矿物基体效应的研究

标样与样品之间基体效应的差异是影响LA-ICP-MS分析结果准确度的重要因素,而元素的相对灵敏度因子(RSF)是基体效应的重要表征.本研究考察了17个玻璃标样中49种常见元素及10个电子探针天然硅酸盐矿物标样中10种主、微量元素RSF的差异,比较了以Ca,Al,Si为内标对基体效应的补偿作用及元素分馏效应的影响.结果表...     

电感耦合等离子体发射光谱(ICP-OES)法在非金属元素测定中的应用

电感耦合等离子体发射光谱(ICP-OES)法越来越多地应用于各类分析检测中。与传统方法比较,ICP-OES法测定非金属元素具有一定的优势。综述了ICP-OES法测定非金属元素硫、磷、硼、硅、硒、砷、碲、碳和卤素的最新应用进展,提出了ICP-OES法测定非金属元素存在的问题及发展方向。     

The analysis of archaeological glass by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy

Summary An analytical procedure is described for the analysis of archaeological glass by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). Glass samples were analysed in solution after fusion with lithium metaborate at 1100°C. The analyses were performed in the sequential multielemental mode of operation, with the determination of 15 elements in four analytical runs; only elements with not too large concentration difference were analysed in a single run. The following elements were accounted for: Si, Na, Ca, Al, Fe, Mg, Mn, Ti, Sr, Ba, Cr, Ni, Cu, Co, Pb.     

The Determination of High Purity Niobium and Its Compounds By ICP-AES

Niobium and its compounds have many uses in metallurgical, electrical,communication and a lot of high technical fields. It is necessary to set up a fast and correct analytical method, which should be suited to the requirements of products. Under normal conditions, we have to use several testing methods to determine impurity elements in niobium. It took us a tedious analytical time. On the basis of studying niobium spectral lines, we develop the analytical method of determining impurity elements Al, Cr,Cu,Fe, Mo, Ni, Pb,Si, Ta,Ti, W, Zr in high purity niobium by high-resolution sequential ICP spectrometer.     

Simultaneous determination of the constituents in Al-Ge-Si alloys by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry

An accurate method for determination of the constituents Ge, Si, In and Mg in Al–Ge–Si based compact alloys and foil materials by ICP atomic emission spectrometry is developed. The material samples were dissolved in nitric acid–hydrofluoric acid. Optimum parameters for the simultaneous measurement of the constituent elements are worked out. To compensate the time determined sensitivity fluctuations the analytical signal was corrected by a special procedure of external standardization.     

电感耦合等离子体发射光谱法测定铝合金中多元素

提出了用电感耦合等离子体发射光谱法（ICP-AES）同时测定铝合金中铜,镁,锰,铁,硅,锌的分析方法。经试验选择各元素的最佳光谱线和工作条件。试验结果表明：用此方法测定铝合金标准样品中铜、镁、锰、铁、硅、锌,方法的准确度和精密度符合GB/T 6987.6—1986的技术要求。     

ICP-AES法测定稀土镁合金(ZM6)中钕、锌、锆、铁、硅元素

介绍了用ICP-AES法分析稀土镁合金(ZM6)中钕、锆等五元素．通过对分析务件的选择，排除了基体镁和共存元素的干扰，确定了分析方法，用该方法分析五元素快捷、简便、准确度扣精密度较好。     

ICP-AES法测定1J22软磁材料中的锰、硅、镍、铜、钒

用电感耦合等离子体发射光谱仪(ICP)测定软磁材料1J22中的锰、硅、镍、铜、钒.通过试验选择了适宜的测试条件,针对1J22软磁材料中常见元素对锰、硅、镍、铜、钒谱线的光谱干扰选择了合适的分析谱线,并进行了精密度和准确度试验.选用Mn 257. 610 nm、Si 251. 611 nm、Ni 351. 505 nm、Cu 224. 700 nm、V 292. 402 nm为分析线时.合成溶液的回收率为92. 0%～114. O%,RSD为0. 33%～7. 73%(n=6).本方法适合1J22软磁材料中锰、硅、镍、铜、钒元素的测定.     

Prompt gamma-ray analysis (PGA) of meteorite samples, with emphasis on the determination of Si

Neutron-induced prompt gamma-ray analysis (PGA) was applied to seven meteorite samples (Allende, Zagami, Acfer 209, ALH77005, ALH84001, EET79001 and Neagari). Samples were irradiated in both the thermal neutron and the cold neutron guided beams of JRR-3M at JAERI. Multiple samples of an Allende standard powder were analyzed for Si using two different methods: (1) the comparison method, using a Si standard, and (2) the mono-standard method, using Fe as an internal reference element. The Si concentrations determined by these two methods are in good agreement with literature values. The analytical sensitivity for Si using the cold neutron guided beam is∼14.3× higher than that for the thermal neutron guided beam. Other elements determined (B, Ca, Ti and S) also showed higher sensitivities using the cold neutron beam. The other meteorites studied showed some anomalous B and S values likely due to the effects of terrestrial weathering/contamination.     

Simultaneous determination of the constituents in Al-Ge-Si alloys by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry

An accurate method for determination of the constituents Ge, Si, In and Mg in Al-Ge-Si based compact alloys and foil materials by ICP atomic emission spectrometry is developed. The material samples were dissolved in nitric acid-hydrofluoric acid. Optimum parameters for the simultaneous measurement of the constituent elements are worked out. To compensate the time determined sensitivity fluctuations the analytical signal was corrected by a special procedure of external standardization.     

Direct and simultaneous determination of metal impurities in catalysts based on platinum group elements

Production of new catalysts requires effective analytical quality control. The study of trace element composition of heterogeneous catalysts, based on C+PdO, using atomic emission spectrometry (AES) was carried out. A new method for the direct solid-state analysis by means of AES with direct current arc discharge was developed. On the basis of the qualitative analysis of elements, Al, Fe, Ni, Si and Ti have been identified, and for these elements, the quantitative method of determination has been developed. Optimization of excitation parameters and validation of the analytical method are presented. Calibration samples of the following composition were prepared: graphite powder (as a matrix), 3% of PdO and increasing contents of determined element oxides (spectrally pure). Calibrations were calculated by means of the least squares method. Working range for element impurities was from 1% to 0.0003%, and the limits of quantification — LOQ, (10-σ criterion) varied in the range from 0.002% (Ti) to 0.0038% (Si). For the control of active component, palladium was calibrated (working range — 0.01%–10.00%; LOQ ?0.027%). The developed method can be used, also, for the elemental determinations of the other carbon based catalysts with the different active components (of platinum group elements).      

X射线荧光光谱法测定灰岩中14种主次量元素

采用X射线荧光光谱法对灰岩中的Ca,Mg,Si,K,Na,Fe,Al,Ti,P,S,Mn,Sr,Ba,Cl等14种元素进行同时测定,采用硼酸镶边垫底的粉末压样法,优化了测量条件。对比较轻的元素,采用经验影响系数法校正基体效应,对于较重的元素,采用理论α影响系数法校正基体效应。分析标准参考物质GBW 07132,各元素的精密度(RSD)为0.1%~5.9%,分析标准参考物质GBW 07130,各元素的测定值与标准值相符,该方法对各元素的测定范围宽、速度快。     

Chemical characterization of soda-lime glass samples by in situ current normalised PIGE and conventional INAA methods for forensic applications

Nuclear analytical methods namely in situ current normalised Particle Induced Gamma Ray Emission (PIGE) and conventional Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) were utilized for determining major, minor and trace concentrations of eighteen elements in five soda-lime (automobile) glass samples. Concentration of four major elements (Si, Na, Mg and Al) by PIGE and fourteen elements including ten trace elements by INAA were determined. For forensic application, major elements were used for confirming the class of glass samples, whereas concentration results of trace elements like transition and rare earth elements were utilized for finding similarity or differences among the glass samples.

     

Evaluation of atmospheric airborne particles in Lisbon, Portugal using neutron activation analysis

Summary We have employed Compton supression neutron activation analysis in conjunction with thermal and epithermal neutrons to detemine trace elements in airborne particulate matter in Lisbon, Portugal. As a result of the proximity of ocean marine, elements such as sodium and chlorine can signficantly decrease the analytical sensitivities of many elements of interest due ot the high backgrounds arising from ³⁸Cl and ²⁴Na. Compton suppression has resulted in the increase of the analytical sensitivities using thermal neutrons of Al, Ba, Ce, Cr, Cu, Ni, Rb, Se, Th, Ti, V, and Zn. The use of Compton suppression and epithermal neutrons significantly reduced the detection limits for As, I, K, Si, and W, while the utilization of solely epithermal neutrons improved the analyses of In.     

ICP-AES法测定高合金钢中主合金元素含量

利用全谱直读ICP－AES（CID检测器）分析技术，通过对试样溶解方法，元素分析谱线和背景校正扣除，仪器分析参数等因素进行了试验研究，综合确定了最佳试验条件，并采用元素多谱线平均值法对高合金钢中主合金元素进行了光谱分析。结果表明，方法测定高合金钢中主合金元素的准确度和精密度符合国家标准中允许误差的要求，可用于日常材质的检验。     

K x-ray emission spectra from natural silicates

Chemical shifts of Si Kα_1,2 and Al Kα_1,2 lines in seven natural silicates has been measured comparatively to the lines of the pure elements. An attempt is made to correlate these shifts to the surroundings of Si and Al in the minerals.     

Time-resolved laser-induced plasma spectrometry for determination of minor elements in steelmaking process samples

A pulsed Nd:YAG laser operating on the fourth (266 nm) and second (532 nm) harmonics has been used to generate plasmas on the target surface in air at atmospheric pressure. The influence of wavelength on quantitative analysis of 4 minor elements in stainless steel samples (Si, Ti, Nb and Mo) was investigated. Stainless steel samples with different elemental concentrations were prepared and analyzed by laser-induced plasma spectrometry (LIPS). The effect of laser wavelength on analytical figures of merit (calibration curves, correlation coefficients, linear dynamic ranges, analytical precision, and accuracy values) was found to be negligible when internal standardization (an Fe line) and time-resolved laser-induced plasma are employed. For both wavelengths, the calibration curves presented a good linearity and an acceptable linear dynamic range in the concentration interval investigated. For the four elements studied, limits of detection lower than 150 microg g(-1) were achieved. To evaluate the influence of wavelength on precision and accuracy, a set of fifteen high-alloyed steel samples from different stages of steelmaking process have been analyzed. Finally, the long-term stability of the analytical measurements for Mo with 532 nm wavelength has been discussed. RSD values were lower than 5.3% for the elements studied.