Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1879005 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The greatest challenge to material characterization by XRF technique is encountered in direct trace analysis of complex matrices. We exploited partial least squares (PLS) in conjunction with energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence and scattering (EDXRFS) spectrometry to rapidly (200 s) analyze lubricating oils. The PLS–EDXRFS method affords non-invasive quality assurance (QA) analysis of complex matrix liquids as it gave optimistic results for both heavy- and low-Z metal additives. Scatter peaks may further be used for QA characterization via the light elements.
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Authors
K.H. Angeyo, S. Gari, A.O. Mustapha, J.M. Mangala,