scholarly journals Chemical Characteristics of Freshwater and Saltwater Natural and Cultured Pearls from Different Bivalves

Minerals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanos Karampelas ◽  
Fatima Mohamed ◽  
Hasan Abdulla ◽  
Fatema Almahmood ◽  
Latifa Flamarzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Manganese Content ◽  
Green Luminescence ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Pinctada Maxima ◽  
Cultured Pearls

The present study applied Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) on a large number of natural and cultured pearls from saltwater and freshwater environments, which revealed that freshwater (natural and cultured) pearls contain relatively higher quantities of manganese (Mn) and barium (Ba) and lower sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg) and strontium (Sr) than saltwater (natural and cultured) pearls. A few correlations between the host animal’s species and chemical elements were found; some samples from Pinctada maxima (P. maxima) are the only studied saltwater samples with 55Mn >20 ppmw, while some P. radiata are the only studied saltwater samples with 24Mg <65 ppmw and some of the P. imbricata are the only studied saltwater samples with 137Ba >4.5 ppmw. X-ray luminescence reactions of the studied samples has confirmed a correlation between its yellow-green intensity and manganese content in aragonite, where the higher Mn2+ content, the more intense the yellow-green luminescence becomes. Luminescence intensity in some cases is lower even if manganese increases, either because of pigments or because of manganese self-quenching. X-ray luminescence can be applied in most cases to separate saltwater from freshwater samples; only samples with low manganese content (55Mn <50 ppmw) might be challenging to identify. One of the studied natural freshwater pearls contained vaterite sections which react by turning orange under X-ray due to a different coordination of Mn2+ in vaterite than that in aragonite.

Mineralogical and geochemical characteristics of the No. 6 coal in the Tanggongta Mine, Inner Mongolia, China

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 551-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Yuan ◽  
Yanheng Li ◽  
Jingsen Fan
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Geochemical Characteristics ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Distribution Mode ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Chinese Coal ◽  
Jungar Coalfield ◽  
Benxi Formation

In this paper, the geochemical characteristics of the trace elements of the No. 6 coal seam from Tanggongta mine, Jungar Coalfield, were studied using the methods of an energydispersive X-ray spectrometer (SEM-EDX) analysis, X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and X-ray fluorescence spectrometric (XRF) techniques. The content of sulfur ranges from 0.09% to 2.83% (1.09% on average). The ash is from 11.70% to 31.47% (20.72% on average), and the moisture is from 2.72% to 6.82% (4.72% on average). The main minerals are kaolinite, carbonate minerals and pyrite. Compared with the average values of Chinese coal, the contents of Ga, Cd, Tl, Li, Sr, and Ag are high. Compared with the values of world coal, Li and Sr are found at high levels. The distribution mode of the REE shows that LREE is concentrated, but HREE is relatively low. The Yinshan Oldland should be the most likely source of the coal’s Li. The bauxite of the Benxi formation could be another source of the coal’s Li in the NE Jungar Coalfield.

Stability of Bioactivated Co-Cr Alloys in Biological Environment

2007 ◽  
Vol 361-363 ◽  
pp. 737-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.M. Sovar ◽  
C. Ducu ◽  
D. Iordachescu ◽  
Ioana Demetrescu
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Cyclic Voltametry ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Biological Environment ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Electronic Microscope

The present work is focused on the stability of bioactivated CoCr alloy in biological environment (buffered saline solution (PBS), lactic acid, citric acid). The chemical and electrochemical deposition was characterized by electrochemical methods (open circuit potential, cyclic voltametry), scanning electronic microscope (SEM), x-ray diffractometer (XRD), inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS) and citotoxicity test. The results prove a good electrochemical stability in all cases.

scholarly journals Alterations and Contaminations in Ceramics Deposited in Underwater Environments: An Experimental Approach

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 766
Author(s):  
Uxue Sanchez-Garmendia ◽  
Javier G. Iñañez ◽  
Gorka Arana
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrometry ◽  
Experimental Approach ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Chemical Variability ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Mineralogical Compositions

Ancient ceramics recovered after a long burial period have probably undergone several alterations and contaminations, introducing a chemical variability, affecting the ceramic’s natural variability. That is, the chemical and the mineralogical compositions of the ceramic pastes after their deposition will not be the same as they originally were. Therefore, it is known that the alteration and contamination processes, and the discrimination of some elements, should be considered when studying the ceramics to avoid incorrect interpretations about their provenance, technology and the use of the artefact, as well as its proper preservation. In the present work, the authors performed an experimental approach in order to study the alterations and contaminations that occurred in 60 ceramic cylinders buried in two different underwater environments. Once the pieces were taken out from the water environments, they were characterized by a multi-analytical approach. For this purpose, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy–energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM–EDS) and Raman spectroscopy were used. Newly formed minerals of different forms have been identified, with different crystallization grades. Some examples are the needles, flakes, sponges and long and short prisms composed of several elements such as Ca, F, S and O.

scholarly journals Investigation of the phase diagram of the Zn—Se—Fe ternary system for laser application

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-94
Author(s):  
M. P. Zykova ◽  
V. Yu. Krolevetskaya ◽  
E. N. Mozhevitina ◽  
E. M. Gavrishchuk ◽  
I. Сh. Avetissov
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Isothermal Annealing ◽  
Laser Materials ◽  
Isothermal Sections ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Fundamental Information ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry

The problem of obtaining crystalline ZnSe doped with d-elements for obtaining high-efficiency laser materials with characteristics in a wide IR range don’t possible successfully solved without reliable data on phase equilibrium and solubility of the components entering the system. The theoretical and experimental analysis of the three-component Zn—Se—Fe system for obtaining new fundamental information on phase using X-ray analysis (XRD) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was carried out. New experimental data of isothermal annealing in the ternary Zn—Se—Fe system at the temperatures 730 K (I, II), 814 K (III, IV), 1073 K (V), as well as information on Fe solubility in bi- and monovariant conditions by X-ray studies have shown the existence of the coexistence of the following phases: Fe3Zn10-Fe11Zn40-Zn-ZnSe (I), ZnSe-FeSe2-Fe7Se8 (II), ZnSe-Fe3Zn10-Fe (III), FeSe2-Fe7Se8-Se (IV), ZnSe-FeSe- Fe3Se4 (V), ZnSe-FeSe (VI) and confirmed the reliability of theoretical isothermal sections.

scholarly journals Chemical and Phase Reactions on the Contact between Refractory Materials and Slags, a Case from the 19th Century Zn-Pb Smelter in Ruda Śląska, Poland

Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Kupczak ◽  
Rafał Warchulski ◽  
Mateusz Dulski ◽  
Dorota Środek
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Refractory Materials ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Amorphous Phases ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Chemical And Phase Compositions ◽  
The 19Th Century

Slags from the historic metallurgy of Zn-Pb ores are known for unique chemical and phase compositions. The oxides, silicates, aluminosilicates, and amorphous phases present therein often contain in the structure elements that are rare in natural conditions, such as Zn, Pb, As. The study focuses on processes occurring on the contact of the melted batch and the refractory materials that build the furnace, which lead to the formation of these phases. To describe them, chemical (X-ray fluorescence (XRF), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)) and petrological ((X-ray diffraction (XRD), electron probe micro-analyses (EPMA), Raman spectroscopy) analyses were performed on refractory material, slag, and contact of both. Two main types of reactions have been distinguished: gas/fluid- refractories and liquid- refractories. The first of them enrich the refractories with elements that migrate with the gas (Pb, K, Na, As, Zn) and transport the components building it (Fe, Mg, Ca) inward. Reactions between melted batch and refractory materials through gravitational differentiation and the melting of refractories lead to the formation of an aluminosilicate liquid with a high content of heavy elements. Cooling of this melt causes crystallization of minerals characteristic for slag, but with a modified composition, such as Fe-rich pyroxenes, Pb-rich K-feldspar, or PbO-As2O3-SiO2 glass.

scholarly journals Discrimination of Tunisian Honey by Mineral and Trace Element Chemometrics Profiling

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 724
Author(s):  
Giuseppa Di Bella ◽  
Angela Giorgia Potortì ◽  
Asma Beltifa ◽  
Hedi Ben Mansour ◽  
Vincenzo Nava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Risks ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Sidi Bouzid ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Prickly Pears

The concentrations of 19 chemical elements have been determined in 36 honey samples of different botanical (wildflower, eucalyptus, eucalyptus red flowers, prickly pears, lemon blossom, thyme, almond, rosemary and jujube) honeys from the three geographical areas of Tunisia (Sidi Bouzid, Nabeul and Sfax) using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The aim of this work was to use the multielement analysis together with chemometric tools to verify the botanical and the geographical origin of honeys. The correlation on the basis of mineral element content between the honey samples and their botanical and/or geographical origins was in some measure achieved. The data collected on the samples were also used to evaluate the nutritional quality and the potential health risks associated with elements via consumption of the Tunisian honey. According to the results obtained, the intake of essential elements was small, and the potential health risks associated with toxic or potentially toxic elements via consumption of this food were overall insignificant.

scholarly journals Investigating the provenance of obsidian from Neolithic and Chalcolithic sites in Bulgaria

Antiquity ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 91 (356) ◽  
Author(s):  
Clive Bonsall ◽  
Nedko Elenski ◽  
Georgi Ganecovski ◽  
Maria Gurova ◽  
Georgi Ivanov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Neutron Activation Analysis ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Laboratory Techniques ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Lower Detection ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry

Portable energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) has become a widely used tool for the chemical characterisation (source identification) of obsidian found in archaeological contexts. While laboratory techniques such as neutron activation analysis (NAA) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) can analyse more elements and have lower detection limits, pXRF can provide quantitative data of sufficient resolution to be able to match obsidian artefacts with their volcanic sources. At the same time, pXRF offers several advantages for obsidian research: (i) it can be deployed ‘in the field’ (i.e. on site or in a museum) without the need to bring samples back to a laboratory for analysis; (ii) information on elemental composition can be obtained relatively quickly; and (iii) measurements require no special preparation of samples and cause no visible damage to materials.

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