Thorium and uranium rapid quantification in soil with portable X‐ray fluorescence
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DOI: 10.1002/saj2.20639
Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the thorium (Th) and uranium (U) quantification in soil employing a commercial routine in a portable X‐ray fluorescence (pXRF) spectrometer. Certified reference materials (CRMs), as well as a soil sample… read more here.
Keywords: quantification soil; soil; portable ray; thorium uranium ... See more keywords
Development and optimisation of ex situ portable X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy for heterogenous post-metallurgical sites
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DOI: 10.1007/s10653-025-02574-x
Abstract: Portable X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (pXRF) is widely used for rapid measurement of metals in soils, however, thorough evaluation of common pre-processing methods and their effectiveness is limited. This study addresses processing methods using samples collected… read more here.
Keywords: spectroscopy; ray fluorescence; post metallurgical; portable ray ... See more keywords
Forensic identification of pharmaceuticals via portable X-ray fluorescence and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.08.008
Abstract: The importance of unknown substance identification in forensic science is vital to implementation or exclusion of criminal charges against an offender. While traditional laboratory measures include the use of gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy, an alternate method… read more here.
Keywords: reflectance spectroscopy; ray fluorescence; identification; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Integrating portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) measurement uncertainty for accurate soil contamination mapping
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2020.114712
Abstract: Abstract A significant reduction in the costs associated with contamination assessments can be achieved if traditional soil sampling for contaminated-site characterization is complemented by real-time sampling using proximal soil sensors. Real-time sampling using a portable… read more here.
Keywords: soil; portable ray; uncertainty; contamination ... See more keywords
Identifying soil provenance based on portable X-ray fluorescence measurements using similarity and inverse-mapping approaches – A case in the Lower Hunter Valley, Australia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geodrs.2021.e00368
Abstract: Abstract There is a growing interest in the use of soil composition as a form of evidence in food provenance, forensics, biosecurity, and archaeology. Given a soil sample of unknown origin, we should like to… read more here.
Keywords: soil; similarity; portable ray; approach ... See more keywords
Assessing pathological conditions in archaeological bone using portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2021.102980
Abstract: Abstract This study aims to investigate the potential of portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (pXRF) for identifying pathological conditions in archaeological human skeletal remains. Bone element distribution in relation to known disease categories is analyzed using… read more here.
Keywords: pathological conditions; portable ray; ray fluorescence; pxrf ... See more keywords
Rapid evaluation of arsenic contamination in paddy soils using field portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2017.11.020
Abstract: Arsenic (As) in paddy fields is deteriorating food security and human health through rice ingestion. Rice is the dominant food source of arsenic exposure to half of the world's population. Therefore, an in situ effective… read more here.
Keywords: field portable; field; ray fluorescence; paddy ... See more keywords
Portable X-Ray Radiation Safety Practices in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Nurses
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2018.06.087
Abstract: Methods/Evidence: The MGUH radiation safety office provided the required hospital-wide computer training module on radiation and the radiation safety training policy. A survey was sent to 55 PACU RN’s with 26 responses. Research articles were… read more here.
Keywords: safety practices; radiation; portable ray; radiation safety ... See more keywords
Development of a new portable X-ray powder diffractometer and its demonstration to on-site analysis of two selected old master paintings from the Rijksmuseum
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DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2018.01.003
Abstract: Abstract A portable X-ray powder diffractometer (p-XRD) PT-APXRD III has been developed for on-site analysis of paintings and archaeological samples. By using a Cu anode X-ray tube and a silicon drift diode (SDD) detector, diffraction… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; powder diffractometer; ray powder; portable ray ... See more keywords
Calibration of portable X-ray fluorescence equipment for the geochemical analysis of carbonate matrices
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sedgeo.2019.105517
Abstract: Abstract A methodology was developed for the calibration of carbonate matrices using portable X-ray fluorescence equipment (pXRF), which involved the analysis of 11 solid mixtures prepared with certified reference material PACS-3 and an analytical CaCO3… read more here.
Keywords: calibration; fluorescence equipment; portable ray; ray fluorescence ... See more keywords
Advances in Tropical Soil Characterization via Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
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DOI: 10.1016/s1002-0160(19)60815-5
Abstract: Abstract Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) spectrometers can be used to determine the elemental composition easily, rapidly, and without using chemical reagents, which is very important for tropical regions due to the lack of detailed soil… read more here.
Keywords: soil; portable ray; tropical soil; ray fluorescence ... See more keywords