Providing an accessible introduction into the use of Total–Reflection X–ray Fluorescence (TXRF) Analysis, both from a theoretical point of view and for practical applications, this new edition of Total–Reflection X–Ray Fluorescence Analysis is completely updated and enlarged to emphasize new methods and techniques. Written to enable students and scientists to evaluate the suitability of a TXRF method for their specific needs, the text provides an overview to the physical fundamentals and principles of Total–Reflection X–ray Fluorescence (TXRF) Analysis, explains instrumentation and setups, and describes applications in a great variety of disciplines. INDICE: FOREWORD ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CHAPTER 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF X–RAY FLUORESCENCE p.1 1.1 A Short History of XRF 1.2 The New Variant TXRF 1.3 Nature and Production of X–rays 1.4 Attenuation of X–rays 1.5 Deflection of X–rays References p. 78 CHAPTER 2 PRINCIPLES OF TOTAL–REFLECTION XRF p. 103 2.1 Interference of X–rays 2.2 X–ray Standing Wave Fields 2.3 Intensity of Fluorescence Signals 2.4 Formalism for Intensity Calculations References p. 155 CHAPTER 3 INSTRUMENTATION FOR TXRF AND GI–XRF p. 161 3.1 Basic Instrumental Setup 3.2 The High–Power X–ray Source 3.3 Synchrotron Facilities 3.4 The Beam Adapting Unit 3.5 Sample Positioning 3.6 Energy–Dispersive Detection of X–rays 3.7 Wavelength–Dispersive Detection of X–rays 3.8 Spectra Registration and Evaluation References p. 242 CHAPTER 4 PERFORMANCE OF ANALYSES p. 266 4.1 Preparations for Measurement 4.2 Acquisition of Spectra 4.3 Qualitative Analysis 4.4 Quantitative Micro– and Trace Analyses 4.5 Quantitative Surface and Thin–Layer Analyses by TXRF 4.6 Quantitative Surface and Thin–Layer Analyses by GI–XRF References p.363 CHAPTER 5 DIFFERENT FIELDS OF APPLICATIONS p. 388 5.1 Environmental and Geological Applications 5.2 Biological and Biochemical Applications 5.3 Medical, Clinical, and Pharmaceutical Applications 5.4 Industrial or Chemical Applications 5.5 Art–Historical and Forensic Applications References p. 493 CHAPTER 6 EFFICIENCY AND EVALUATION p. 534 6.1 Analytical Considerations 6.2 Utility and Competitiveness of TXRF and GI–XRF 6.3 Perception and Propagation of TXRF Methods References p. 587 CHAPTER 7 TRENDS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS p. 611 7.1 Instrumental Developments 7.2 Methodical Developments 7.3 Future Prospects by Combinations References p. 679 Advice to 1250 references on TXRF–papers published between 1954 and 2012 p. 705 List of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols p. 706 INDEX p. 717
- ISBN: 978-1-118-46027-6
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
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- Fecha Publicación: 16/01/2015
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