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Application and Validation of Analytical Software (SQX) for Semi-Quantitative Determination of the Main Chemical Composition of Solid, Bulk and Powder Fuel Samples by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Technique

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  • Adam Smoliński

    (Central Mining Institute, Plac Gwarków 1, 40-166 Katowice, Poland)

  • Marek Stempin

    (Department of Environmental Monitoring, Central Mining Institute, Plac Gwarków 1, 40-166 Katowice, Poland)

  • Natalia Howaniec

    (Department of Energy Saving and Air Protection, Central Mining Institute, Plac Gwarków 1, 40-166 Katowice, Poland)

Abstract

Determination of the content of chemical elements occurring in waste in large, small and trace amounts was performed using two instrumental analysis techniques: ICP-OES—Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry and WDXRF—Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. Since such analyses are expensive and time-consuming, the objective of the work presented in this paper was the development of a quick and inexpensive method for preliminary, scanning-based identification of the chemical composition of tested samples (solid, bulk or powder) using standardless, semi-quantitative analysis. An optimized method of preparing samples for X-ray measurements by pressing into a durable tablet, universal for all materials tested, was developed. Moreover, limits of quantification were determined, and the uncertainty of the results obtained was estimated by comparing them with the results acquired with the use of the accredited calibration method, employing standards and certified reference materials.

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  • Adam Smoliński & Marek Stempin & Natalia Howaniec, 2022. "Application and Validation of Analytical Software (SQX) for Semi-Quantitative Determination of the Main Chemical Composition of Solid, Bulk and Powder Fuel Samples by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluor," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(19), pages 1-19, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:19:p:7311-:d:933836
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