An internal standard method for the determination of tin and tungstein in cassiterite by photon activation analysis

A method is described for the simultaneous determination of tin and tungsten in cassiterite ores by photon activation analysis using both elements and zirconium and zinc as internal standards. By using a 15-MeV photon beam, some interfering reactions with higher threshold energies can be eliminated. Thus the data processing becomes simpler and more accurate. The proposed procedure can be used for the routine analysis of tin and tungsten in cassiterite samples.