Determination of tine in geological samples by energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence with a secondary target

Authors

• J. M. J. KAHATANO, Geology Department, University of Dar es SaIaam, TanzaniaFollow
• M. MWAMBEULE, Formerly with Physics Department, University of Dar es Salaam, Presently with Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Dar es SalaamFollow

Section

Physical Sciences

Abstract

Tin has been determined in seven international geochemical reference samples with energy-dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence using an X-ray tube with a secondary target, after optimization of the working parameters and instrument settings. The tin values obtained in this work quite satisfactorily lie within ranges reported in the literature or recommended by the suppliers of the reference samples. The method can therefore be applied to supplement other analytical techniques in the elemental analysis of geochemical samples.

Recommended Citation

KAHATANO, J. M. J. and MWAMBEULE, M. (1995) "Determination of tine in geological samples by energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence with a secondary target," Tanzania Journal of Science: Vol. 21: Iss. 1, Article 11.
Available at:https://doi.org/10.65085/2507-7961.2429

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