Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis of NBS 1633a Fly Ash and 1632a Bituminous Coal Reference Samples With the Use of Short Irradiation

Instrumental neutron activation analysis has been applied to the analysis of recently issued NBS reference materials SRM 1633a Fly Ash and SRM 1632a Bituminous Coal. Only the nuclides with half-lives of less than 48 hours have been used. The results for the determination of 18 elements (Fly Ash) and 19 elements (Coal) are compared with the values given by NBS and with recent results obtained by other investigators.     

Determination of Elemental Composition of NBS SRM Coals Via Automated Neutron Activation Analysis

An automated multidetector system for instrumental thermal neutron activation of geological and environmental materials was used for the measurement of up to 34 elements in six National Bureau of Standards Standard Reference Material coal samples. Good agreement was achieved with NBS certified and literature consensus values.     

Analysis of NBS Coal Standard Reference Materials 1632a and 1635 by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis

NBS SRM 1635 and NBS SRM 1632a were analyzed for trace and minor element contents by instrumental neutron activation analysis. The results of these analyses show excellent agreement with NBS certified values and/or literature values.     

Neutron Activation Analysis, Atomic Absorption and X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry Review for 2003

This review for the year 2003 deals with three relatively well-established, mature, analytical techniques (neutron activation analysis, atomic absorption spectrometry and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry) that nevertheless remain very important for the characterisation of geological and environmental samples. Developments in neutron activation analysis included modification to the technique in relation to the determination of platinum-group elements, as well as consideration of sample size in ore grade estimation. A considerable body of literature was published on the application of atomic absorption spectrometry in the analysis of environmental samples. Many of these proposed technical and methodological improvements, notably in extraction procedures. X-ray fluorescence spectrometry saw developments in in situ analysis, synchrotron micro-XRF (μ-SRXRF) and a confocal X-ray set-up for 3D elemental imaging. XRF technologies were used in the analysis of geological samples, reference materials, glasses, solutes and environmental materials.     

Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis of Fourteen Carbonate Reference Materials from the NBS and George Frederic Smith and Eleven Industrial Geological Samples from the Bureau of Analysed Samples

New data are presented for the analysis of the elements: REE, Na₂₀, Fe₂O₃, Cr, Co, Rb, Cs, Ba, Hf, Ta, Th and Il in twenty-five less well known carbonate and industrial geological reference materials by instrumental neutron activation analysis. The materials include NBS 1c, 15e, 88a and 120b from the National Bureau of Standards, Washington DC; GFS 400-403, 405, 407, 411, 412, 415 and 417 carbonate materials from George Fredrick Smith, Columbus, Ohio and BCS 267, 269, 309, 315, 319, 367, 368, 375, 376, 381 and 382/1 from the Bureau of Analysed Samples, Middles-borough, Cleveland, UK. Particular attention has been given to the correction of interferences due to the fission of uranium in the determination of the elements La, Ce, Nd and Zr.     

MAJOR AND TRACE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF FIFTEEN JAPANESE IGNEOUS REFERENCE ROCKS BY XRFS AND INAA

Fifteen Japanese igneous reference rocks have been analyzed by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and instrumental neutron activation analysis for major and trace elements. Agreement between measured and accepted values is generally favourable with, however, several exceptions. Small systematic discrepancies are noted for MgO, Na2O, Sr, The, Eu, and Lu, which are likely the result of differences in calibration and/or analytical techniques. Zn generally shows poor agreement, suggesting that the rocks are not well characterized for this element.     

Carbon and hydrogen isotopic compositions of the NBS 22 and NBS 21 stable isotope reference materials: An inter-laboratory comparison

Measurement of 17 laboratories on the stable isotope reference materials, NBS 22 lubricating oil and NBS 21 graphite, resulted in a revised calibration on the PDB scale. NBS 22 ¹³C/¹²C ratios of all laboratories did not demonstrate a gausssian distribution. Therefore, values which resulted from direct comparison with NBS 20 carbonate standards were selected the mean value of which is $\text{?29.81 ± 0.06?}$; this value is recommended as new value for NBS 22. The reported variations in δ¹³C for NBS 21 were consistent within the accuracies for single meaurements; the mean value is ?28.16 ± 0.01. The variations of D/H ratios of NBS 22 also were consistent with the accuracy quoted, with a mean value of ?119?.     

Analyse des Standards de L'U.S.G.S. : GXR-1 a GXR-6 par Activation Neutronique et Fluorescence X

Six roches standards de I'USGS : GXR-1 à GXR-6 ont été analysées par activation neutronique instrumentale (INAA) pour le dosage de 17 éléments traces et par fluorescence X (XRF) pour les autres éléments difficiles à doser par activation neutronique. Les travaux précédemment publiés par Gladney et al. ont été pris comme référence en particulier les valeurs recommandées (R.V.) qui sont généralement en bon accord avec nos résultats. Quelques remarques et corrections sont proposées pour expliquer certaines disparités.
Six United States Geological Survey's (USGS) Geochemical Exploration References Samples (GXR) have been analyzed by instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) for the determination of seventeen trace elements and by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRFS) for other trace elements difficult to determine by INAA. Our results compare favourably with the values recommended by E.S. Gladney et al. Some suggestions and corrections are proposed to explain some discrepancies.     

核技术在东坪金矿勘查中的应用与研究

核技术用于金矿勘查的方法主要有Ｘ射线荧光法、γ能谱法、氡（射气）法、中子活化分析法等。本文论述了核技术勘查金矿的地质、地球化学依据、物理基础和方法技术。实践表明：以γ能谱方法（Ｋ，Ｋ／Ｔｈ为参数）可圈定与金矿化有关的钾化蚀变带；以Ｘ射线荧光法可确定含金矿脉的位置，原位划分金矿体边界；中子活化分析法（ＲＥＥ）可揭示深部盲矿体。     

Signatures of Holocene Hydrological Processes from Sedimentary Archives in Southwestern India: Case Studies from Wetlands of Kerala Coast

This study investigates the abundance, modes of occurrence and origin of major and trace elements in the Jurassic Tazareh coal in the northern Iran. A total of 27 samples (coal, coaly shale and siltstones) were collected and analyzed for trace elements by neutron activation analysis (INAA) and for major elements by X-ray fluorescence. The abundance of these elements is discussed in relation to local geological conditions. The correlation between the various elements is demonstrated through scatter diagrams and the possible genetic associations are discussed. Most elements (Al, Si, Na, K, Fe, Mg, Ti, Ba, Cr and REE) are positively correlated with ash yields that are inorganically associated. Bromine displays statistically signiûcant negative correlations with ash yield. The Ca, Zn, Se, As and Co present mixed modes of occurrence in the coal and probably associate with organic fraction.     

Mineralogical and Chemical Composition of International Carbon and Oxygen Isotope Calibration Material NBS 19, and Reference Materials NBS 18, IAEA-CO-1 and IAEA-CO-8

International carbon and oxygen isotope calibration material NBS 19 and reference materials NBS 18, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)-CO-1 and IAEA-CO-8 are prepared from naturally occurring rock specimens of marble and carbonatite. Mineralogical and chemical analysis showed that only NBS 19 and IAEA-CO-1 represent essentially pure samples of calcite containing < and minimal (< 1%) quantities of quartz. In contrast, both NBS 18 and IAEA-CO-8, although primarily composed of calcite, are contaminated by a range of additional phases. NBS 18 was estimated to contain 1% Fe-dolomite and trace (< 1%) quantities of apatite and quartz. IAEA-CO-8 was estimated to contain at least 4% non-carbonate material (including apatite, barite, biotite and magnetite). NBS 18 and IAEA-CO-8 are both derived from samples of carbonatite and the calcite component of each material is characterised by appreciable substitution of Mg + Mn + Sr ± Fe ± Ba (Σ ≈ 14000–15000 μg g^-1) for Ca. The observations reported in this study complement data in the literature detailing significant grain-scale isotopic heterogeneity in NBS 18 and IAEA-CO-8. Both data sets highlight the need for careful characterisation of calibration materials prior to distribution.     

Compilation of Boron Concentration Data for NBS, USGS and CCRMP Reference Materials

Boron concentration data on 69 different biological, coal and geological reference materials issued by NBS, USGS and CCRMP have been collected from 1951-1986. Data from 135 journal articles and technical reports are included. These data are summarized in consensus (mean) values with uncertainties expressed as pm one standard deviation. Mean values are also calculated as a function of analytical procedure and all raw data are given in the tables.     

Geochemical characteristics of the modern state of salt lakes in Altai krai

A complex of analytical methods (atomic absorption spectroscopy AAS, synchrotron radiation X-ray fluorescence SR-XRF, and instrumental neutron activation analysis INAA) were used for analyses of 40 trace elements. In compliance with the conventional biogeochemical methods, enrichment factors EF were calculated for plankton relative to the average concentrations of elements in continental clay (shale) preliminarily normalized to Sc. In order to understand the concentration specifics of trace elements in living organisms inhabiting aquatic ecosystems of variable salt composition and geochemical characteristics, chemical speciation of elements was calculated for the brines of salt lakes by the WATEQ4F and Selektor-S computer programs. The enrichment of plankton in Hg in Lake Bol’shoe Yarovoe is caused not only by the chemistry of the mineralized brine (bittern), as follows from the Hg speciation in it, but also by anthropogenic contamination (Hg-bearing wastes from the Altaikhimprom chemical plants in the town of Yarovoe).     

Instrumental Thermal Neutron Activation Determination of 20 Elements in Nineteen Silicate Reference Materials

Elemental concentrations of Al, Ba, Ca, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Dy, Eu, Fe, Hf, Mn, Na, Rb, Sb, Sc, Ta, Th, Ti and V have been measured in 11 USGS, 6 CCRMP and 2 NBS reference materials by instrumental thermal neutron activation analysis. The results are compared with recent consensus and agency values.     

XRF AND INAA DETERMINATIONS OF MAJOR AND TRACE ELEMENTS IN GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF JAPAN IGNEOUS AND SEDIMENTARY ROCK STANDARDS

Major and trace element analyses have been obtained by wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence for the Geological Survey of Japan Igneous rock series and selected samples from the Sedimentary rock series reference samples. Additional trace element data for the Igneous rock series were obtained by instrumental neutron activation analysis. Samples were analyzed multiple times for 10 major elements (with loss-on-ignition) and the following trace elements; As, Ba, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Eu, Ga, Hf, La, Lu, Nb, Nd, Ni, Pb, Rb, Sb, Sc, Sm, Sr, Ta, Tb, Th, U, V, W, Y, Yb, Zn and Zr.     

A sample fusion technique for whole rock analysis with the electron microprobe

A technique has been devised for major element whole rock analysis using the electron microprobe. Rock powders are fused on a strip heater using a low voltage, high amperage source and quenched to form a glass bead in a container pressurized with argon. Sample weights of 20 mg to ~ 300 μg with run times of 20–60 sec produce sufficient material for analysis. Analyses of the fused samples compare favorably with those achieved by X-ray fluorescence and neutron activation for major elements in a wide range of silicate rock compositions. Analytical errors for major element concentrations are generally 5% or less. Alkali losses for Rb are ~10% at the 20 ppm level as determined by isotope dilution mass spectrometry. Sodium determinations compare favorably with those obtained by neutron activation analysis.     

ELEMENTAL CONCENTRATIONS IN TWENTY NIST STANDARDS OF GEOCHEMICAL INTEREST

Data are presented for twenty standard reference materials currently available from the USA's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that are of use in geochemical analyses. Some of these standards have not been previously presented in the geochemical literature and many elements'concentrations are reported here for the first time. Instrumental neutron activation analysis, X-ray fluorescence, colorimetry, and coulometry were employed to obtain results on ten major and thirty-eight trace element concentrations as well as H2O+ and H2O-. Error bars for the analyses as well as consensus values from the literature are presented and generally good agreement are obtained for the available values.     

斯里兰卡曼泰遗址出土青花瓷的化学成分分析及产地初探

利用X射线荧光光谱、同步辐射X射线荧光光谱、中子活化、电感耦合等离子体原子发射光谱等多种技术手段分析了斯里兰卡曼泰遗址出土的7枚青花瓷残片的结构和成分。通过遗址出土部分青花瓷样品和中国各地瓷器样品的瓷胎元素含量聚类分析,初步判断其中的4枚青花瓷残片产自中国景德镇,而其余3枚样品的出处尚不能确定,需作进一步研究。     

碱熔-电感耦合等离子体发射光谱法测定大气颗粒物样品中无机元素

大气颗粒物(TSP和PM10)中Si、Al、Ca、Mg、K、Fe、Na等元素含量较高,是颗粒物源分析的指示性元素。目前分析大气颗粒物样品中无机元素的方法有中子活化分析法、X射线荧光光谱法、微波消解(或高压釜消解)电感耦合等离子体发射光谱法和电感耦合等离子体质谱法。本文建立了碱熔-电感耦合等离子体发射光谱法测定大气颗粒物样品中Si、Al、Ca、Mg、Fe、Ti、Ba、Sr、Zr等无机元素的分析方法,样品于镍坩埚中530～550℃灰化60 min后用NaOH融熔,水提取,再用2 mL 50%的HCl酸化,钠基体匹配消除干扰,解决了大气颗粒物滤膜样品中Si易产生的溶解不完全等问题,提高了Ti、Ba、Sr、Zr等主、次量元素测定的精密度和准确度。讨论了坩埚和熔剂的选择、灰化温度、灰化时间、酸度、干扰等影响因素。在选定条件下,测定结果相对误差(RE)﹤4%,相对标准偏差(RSD,n=12)﹤5%,检出限为0.0047～1.2 ng/g。方法所需设备简单,分析成本低,快速简便,精密度好,准确度高,适宜批量样品的测定。