The analysis of air particulate deposits using 2 MeV protons

K. Barfoot; I. Mitchell; H. Eschbach; P. Mason; W. Gilboy

doi:10.1007/bf02517925

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Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry

Volume/Issue:: Volume 53: Issue 1-2

The analysis of air particulate deposits using 2 MeV protons

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K. Barfoot

K. Barfoot Central Bureau for Nuclear Measurements Steenweg naar Retie B-2440 Geel Belgium

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I. Mitchell

I. Mitchell Central Bureau for Nuclear Measurements Steenweg naar Retie B-2440 Geel Belgium

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H. Eschbach

H. Eschbach Central Bureau for Nuclear Measurements Steenweg naar Retie B-2440 Geel Belgium

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P. Mason

P. Mason University of Surrey Medical and Environmental Physics Group, Department of Physics Guildford Surrey U.K.

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W. Gilboy

W. Gilboy University of Surrey Medical and Environmental Physics Group, Department of Physics Guildford Surrey U.K.

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Pages:: 255–271

Online Publication Date:: 09 Jan 2007

Publication Date:: 01 Mar 1979

Article Category:: Research Article

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02517925

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Abstract

Particle-induced X-ray emission (PIXE) analysis of the lighter elements in time-resolved air particulate deposits has been carried out. Minimum detection limits have been determined for 1.0, 2.0 and 3.5 MeVprotons. Quantitative PIXE analysis results, obtained with 2 MeV protons, are given for temporal variations in the elemental concentrations of Na, Al, Si, S, Cl, K, Ca and Fe. Rutherford backscattering (RBS) spectra were taken simultaneously with the PIXE spectra to provide information on lead concentrations and deposit thicknesses. The experimental problems associated with the quantitative analysis of light elements on cellulose acetate filters are described. The relationship between these results and meteorological data is discussed.

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Journal of Radionalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Language	English
Size	A4
Year of Foundation	1968
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Issues per Year	12
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