Report on the Use of X-Ray Fluorescence as a Trace Metal Sensor for the Cone Penetrometer

Abstract

This report addresses two sets of issues concerning the use of x-ray fluorescence as a sensor technology for the cone penetrometer. The first group concerns the applicability of XRF to this application, and includes investigation of detection limits and matrix effects. The second group is engineering issues involved with constructing a spectrometer within the physical constraints of the penetrometer. Metals, Sensor, X-ray absorption, Environmental, Penetrometer

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1994
Accession Number
ADA278838

Entities

People

  • J. V. Gilfrich
  • W. T. Elam

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Boron Carbides
  • Chemistry
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Drinking Water
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Fluorescence
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Levitons
  • Measurement
  • Penetrometers
  • Radiation
  • Solid Waste
  • Spectrometers
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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