Low Cost Compact X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer for On-Site Measurements of Single Elements in Source Emissions.
Abstract
A low cost, compact wavelength dispersion x-ray fluorescence analyzer has been designed using mostly state-of-the-art commercial components. A prototype instrument has been built for less than $5000 and tested in the field. With x-ray tube power of 80 watts (40 kV, 2 mA) the 100 second 3 sigma detection limits range from 0.1 to 1 microgram/sq cm for atomic numbers 23 (V) to 48 (Cd) using K alpha lines and from atomic numbers 74 (W) to 92 (U) L alpha lines.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 26, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA014582
Entities
People
- J. V. Gilfrich
- L. S. Birks
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory