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3 Things to Consider Before Analyzing a Sample

[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 23, 2020 12:38:00 PM / by Courtney Dillon posted in Sample Preparation, Certified Reference Materials, ICP

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  1. Is your instrument optimized?

In a recent blog we explored the importance of instrument optimization for ICP-OES and ICP-MS, but all instruments should be frequently checked to confirm they are operating as expected. Preventive maintenance and appropriate start up and shut down SOPs are key to the integrity of analysis.

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ARMI | MBH Now a Distributer of Nieka

[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 12, 2020 9:45:00 AM / by Kim Halkiotis posted in Sample Preparation

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How to Prepare Metal Alloy Samples for Analysis by XRF

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 28, 2019 2:58:38 PM / by Kim Halkiotis posted in XRF, Sample Preparation, metal alloys

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Metal samples are often considered to be one of the easiest sample types to measure using XRF, but an incorrectly prepared surface can have a huge impact on the quality of the measured data. The quality of the sample preparation will impact every aspect of the analysis, from the calibration through to analysis of unknown materials.

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A Method for Preparing Aluminum Alloys for Analysis by ICP using Infrared Digestion Technology

[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 5, 2018 4:24:44 PM / by Mitchell Planty posted in Sample Preparation, aluminum Alloys, coldBlock, icp sample preparation

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Reducing Contamination in the Preparation of Metal Alloys for Analysis by ICP

[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 31, 2017 8:00:00 AM / by Susan J. Evans Norris posted in Sample Preparation, metal alloys, ICP

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We have received several questions regarding the best approach to cleaning solid samples and standards that have been prepared as chips for analysis by a total dissolution technique, such as ICP-OES or ICP-MS. Let’s first discuss common approaches for sampling, and then appropriate methodologies for ensuring chips are clean and free from contamination.

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How to Prepare Metal Alloy Samples for Analysis by ICP-OES or ICP-MS

[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 23, 2017 5:57:49 PM / by Susan J. Evans Norris posted in Sample Preparation, metal alloys, ICP, coldBlock, Microwave digestion, HotBlock

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Metal alloys are commonly analyzed using solid sampling techniques such as Arc/spark optical emission spectroscopy (A/S OES), X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (both Energy Dispersive (ED-XRF) and Wavelength Dispersive (WD-XRF)), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). These techniques provide fast analysis with little or no sample preparation required, and can be provided as portable units, and in the case of XRF, hand-held units, for maximum flexibility. These techniques also are considered non-destructive in that the metal alloy is left largely unchanged after analysis, and is available for further testing or archiving.

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6 Things to Consider when Making Pressed Pellets for XRF Analysis

[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 28, 2017 7:23:47 AM / by Dave Coler posted in XRF, Sample Preparation, pressed pellets

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Introduction

XRF (X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry) is a chemical analysis tool commonly used for the quality control of raw materials and finished products in many industries including cement, mining and industrial minerals.  The capabilities of XRF instrumentation have advanced significantly in the past decade in both sensitivity and stability such that they are no longer the most important source of error in an analysis.  Sample preparation is now by far the most significant source of error in the analysis of materials by XRF.  Viewed from this perspective, it is clear that high quality sample preparation techniques and practices are the key to achieving consistent and reliable analytical results.

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Top 5 XRF Reference Textbooks

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 27, 2017 10:29:46 AM / by Dave Coler posted in XRF, Sample Preparation, Certified Reference Materials

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XRF or X-Ray Fluorescence spectrometry is an elegant chemical analysis technique used frequently in many industries for quality control of materials and R&D.  Despite its widespread use in industry, it is an analytical technique rarely encountered by students in colleges and universities, especially in the United States.   The rare exceptions to this are the geology departments in a few institutions where the technique is still used for geochemical studies. 

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The 5 most common ways to prepare samples for XRF analysis

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 24, 2017 1:42:55 PM / by Dave Coler posted in XRF, Sample Preparation

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Sample Preparation for XRF Analysis

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The 5 most common ways to prepare samples for XRF analysis

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 24, 2017 9:19:51 AM / by Dave Coler posted in XRF, Sample Preparation

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Sample Preparation for XRF Analysis

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