Main Title |
The multielemental analysis of drinking water using proton-induced x-ray emission (PIXE) / |
Author |
Simms, P. C., ;
Rickey, F. A.
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Purdue Research Foundation, Lafayette, IN. Div. of Sponsored Programs.;Health Effects Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH. |
Publisher |
Health Effects Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Available through the National Technical Information Services. |
Year Published |
1978 |
Report Number |
EPA-600/1-78-058; EPA-68-03-2178; PB287832 |
Stock Number |
PB 287 832 |
OCLC Number |
04442524 |
Subjects |
Drinking water--Analysis ;
X-ray spectroscopy ;
Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission ;
Water Supply ;
Water Supply--analysis
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Additional Subjects |
Water analysis ;
Potable water ;
X ray analysis ;
Chemical analysis ;
Atomic spectroscopy ;
X ray fluorescence ;
Performance evaluation ;
Samples ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Water pollution detection ;
Proton induced x ray emission ;
Drinking water
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJBD |
EPA 600-1-78-058 |
c.1 |
Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
04/28/2014 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-1-78-058 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ELBD RPS |
EPA 600-1-78-058 |
repository copy |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/17/2014 |
NTIS |
PB-287 832 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
ix, 49 pages : illustrations. |
Abstract |
A new, rapid, and economical method for the multielemental analysis of drinking water samples is described. The concentrations of 76 elements heavier than aluminum are determined using proton-induced x-ray emission (PIXE) technology. The concentration of sodium is evaluated using an atomic absorption approach. Targets for PIXE analysis are prepared from aqueous samples using a new 'vapor' filtration' technique. Each target is bombarded with protons, supplied by a nuclear generator. The resulting x rays are observed with an energy-sensitive semiconductor detector and the data recorded and processed with an on-line computer. Excellent detection limits (0.1 to 100 ppb) are obtained for most of the elements heavier than silicon. |
Notes |
Research reporting series - Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Report submitted in fulfillment of Contract no. 68-03-2178 by Purdue University under the sponsorship of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Includes bibliographical references (page 48). |