scholarly journals The EPMA Matrix Correction: All Elements Must Be Present for Accuracy: Four Examples with B, C, O and F

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 58-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Fournelle ◽  
Aurélien Moy ◽  
William Nachlas ◽  
John Donovan
Keyword(s):  
Matrix Correction

Computer programs for the calculation of x-ray intensities emitted by elements in multi-layer structures

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-217
Author(s):  
G.F. Bastin ◽  
H.J.M. Heijligers ◽  
J.M. Dijkstra
Keyword(s):  
Software Package ◽  
Light Element ◽  
Matrix Correction ◽  
Excellent Performance ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Know How ◽  
Accurate Knowledge ◽  
Layer Structures ◽  
Bulk Matrix

For the calculation of X-ray intensities emitted by elements present in multi-layer systems it is vital to have an accurate knowledge of the x-ray ionization vs. mass-depth (ϕ(ρz)) curves as a function of accelerating voltage and atomic number of films and substrate. Once this knowledge is available the way is open to the analysis of thin films in which both the thicknesses as well as the compositions can usually be determined simultaneously.Our bulk matrix correction “PROZA” with its proven excellent performance for a wide variety of applications (e.g., ultra-light element analysis, extremes in accelerating voltage) has been used as the basis for the development of the software package discussed here. The PROZA program is based on our own modifications of the surface-centred Gaussian ϕ(ρz) model, originally introduced by Packwood and Brown. For its extension towards thin film applications it is required to know how the 4 Gaussian parameters α, β, γ and ϕ(o) for each element in each of the films are affected by the film thickness and the presence of other layers and the substrate.

Embracing Uncertainty: Modeling Uncertainty in EPMA—Part II

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-89
Author(s):  
Nicholas W.M. Ritchie
Keyword(s):  
Beam Energy ◽  
Uncertainty Modeling ◽  
Matrix Correction ◽  
Correction Model ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Uncertainty Calculation ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Measurement Design ◽  
New Framework

AbstractThis, the second in a series of articles present a new framework for considering the computation of uncertainty in electron excited X-ray microanalysis measurements, will discuss matrix correction. The framework presented in the first article will be applied to the matrix correction model called “Pouchou and Pichoir's Simplified Model” or simply “XPP.” This uncertainty calculation will consider the influence of beam energy, take-off angle, mass absorption coefficient, surface roughness, and other parameters. Since uncertainty calculations and measurement optimization are so intimately related, it also provides a starting point for optimizing accuracy through choice of measurement design.

A Survey of Mathematical Correction Procedures in X-Ray Spectrometry

1975 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Jenkins
Keyword(s):  
First Principles ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Internal Standard ◽  
Characteristic Line ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Matrix Correction ◽  
Internal Standards ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Correction Equations ◽  
Secondary Fluorescence

X-ray spectrometry is an old technique dating back some sixty-odd years and although most of the early interest revolved around the qualitative aspects of the method it wasn't long before attempts were made to obtain quantitative data. One of the first recorded attempts was that by Coster and von Hevesey who in 1923 accurately determined the amount of hafnium in zirconium using tantalum as an internal standard. Glocker and Schreiber were the first to attempt calculation of X-ray characteristic line intensity from first principles although no attempt was made at that time to correct for secondary fluorescence. In von Hevesey's book, “Chemical Analysis by X-Rays,” published in 1932 , a whole chapter is devoted to what is called “Disturbing effects and their avoidance.” Among the effects discussed were primary and secondary absorbtion and third element effects. Matrix correction equations were developed although most of the quantitative work at that time was done using internal standards.

Progress in X-Ray Fluorescence Correction Methods Using Scattered Radiation

1978 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 303-315
Author(s):  
K. K. Nielson
Keyword(s):  
Scattered Radiation ◽  
Matrix Correction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Analytical Applications

This paper reviews x-ray fluorescence (XRF) matrix correction methods which use scattered radiation and discusses their typical analytical applications. It also discusses some of the underlying assumptions of these methods and thus provides a basis for estimating their merits and limitations in quantitative analytical applications.

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