UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2019 · Mains Paper III
Q5(a). Energy-dispersive XRF and matrix effects
Question
Write the basic theory of energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). What is matrix effect in XRF?
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CoversX-ray fluorescenceEDXRFmatrix effectabsorption enhancement
All parts of Question 5
- 5(a) Energy-dispersive XRF and matrix effects15 marks
- 5(b) Isobaric interferences in ICP-MS5 marks
- 5(c) Estimation of Al₂O₃ in bauxite and Cu in brass10 marks