Techniques for identifying depth inhomogeneities of elemental distribution in materials

Result code in IS VaVaI

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Result on the web

<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2019.108344" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2019.108344</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2019.108344" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.radphyschem.2019.108344</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Techniques for identifying depth inhomogeneities of elemental distribution in materials

Original language description

X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) is a widespread and preferred method for a variety of analytical applications. Among other things, due to its non-invasiveness and non-destructiveness, it is an excellent method for exploring the valuable objects of our cultural heritage. At the same time, however, the fact that it uses relatively low energy X-rays brings some limitations and problems in interpreting the measurement results, especially if objects with inhomogeneous structure are investigated. The depth in the examined material from which characteristic X-rays are detected is in the order of tens to hundreds of μm, depending on the measured element and composition and density of the material. During the development and use of XRF, several procedures have been developed to estimate whether the examined element is distributed homogeneously in the measured layer or has a depth uneven distribution. The least difficult is the measurement under different angles of excitation and excited radiation impact and emission. More sophisticated options are the simultaneous use of Ka and Kb lines, or K and L lines. The most comprehensive information can be obtained in the confocal arrangement of the spectrometer, where both incident and emitted radiation are narrowly collimated, and the intersection of the two collimated beams is gradually moved under the surface of the object under investigation. The aim of this review paper is to summarize possible procedures for identifying the inhomogeneous structure of the material and test them in the model case of the thickness standards for the copper layer on the steel.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

10301 - Atomic, molecular and chemical physics (physics of atoms and molecules including collision, interaction with radiation, magnetic resonances, Mössbauer effect)

Project

<a href="/en/project/EF16_019%2F0000778" target="_blank" >EF16_019/0000778: Center for advanced applied science</a><br>

Continuities

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)<br>S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Publication year

2020

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Radiation Physics and Chemistry

ISSN

0969-806X

e-ISSN

1879-0895

Volume of the periodical

167

Issue of the periodical within the volume

108344

Country of publishing house

US - UNITED STATES

Number of pages

6

Pages from-to

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UT code for WoS article

000506465900021

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-85075983587