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Part I General Introduction |
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1 X-Ray Fluorescence and Comparison with Other Analytical Methods (AAS, ICP-AES, LA-ICP-MS, IC, LIBS, SEM-EDS, and XRD) |
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1.2 Analytical Capabilities of XRF and Micro-XRF |
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1.3 Comparison with Other Analytical Methods |
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1.3.2 Inductively Coupled Plasma (IC P) Analysis |
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1.3.2.1 Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
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1.3.3 Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES) |
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1.3.4 Ion Chromatography (IC) |
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1.3.5 Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) |
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1.3.6 Proton-Induced X-Ray Emission (PIXE) |
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1.3.7 Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) |
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1.3.7.1 Differences in XRF and SEM-EDS (Sample Handling, Experimental Conditions, Sample Stress, and Excitation Sources) |
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1.3.7.2 Combination of SEM-EDS and µ-XRF |
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1.4 Comparison of XRF and XRD |
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1.5 Comparison of XRF and Raman Spectroscopy |
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1.6 Conclusion and Prospects |
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2 X-Ray Fluorescence for Multi-elemental Analysis of Vegetation Samples |
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2.2 Features and Analytical Capabilities of XRF Configurations used in Vegetation Sample Analysis |
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2.3 General Sample Treatment Procedures used for Vegetation Sample Analysis using XRF Techniques |
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2.4 Applications of XRF in the Field of Vegetation Samples Analysis |
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2.4.1 Environmental Studies |
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2.4.2 Nutritional and Agronomic Studies |
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2.5 Concluding Remarks and Future Perspectives |
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3 X-Ray Fluorescence Studies of Tea and Coffee |
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3.3 Preparation of Samples for Analysis |
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3.4 Examples of Practical Applications of XRF for Tea Research |
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3.5 Examples of Practical Applications of XRF for Coffee Research |
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3.6 Determination of the Elemental Composition of Krasnodar Tea Samples by TXRF and WDXRF |
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3.6.2 Suspension Preparation |
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3.6.3 Infusion Preparation |
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3.6.5 Preparation of Samples for WDXRF |
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3.6.6 Results and Discussion |
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3.7 Interelement Effects and Procedures of their Accounting |
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4 Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence and it's Suitability for Biological Samples |
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4.2 Advantages and Limitations of conventional XRF for Elemental Determinations in Biological Systems |
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4.3 Factors Limiting the Application of XRF for Biological Sample Analysis |
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4.4 Modifying XRF to Make it Suitable for Elemental Determinations at Trace Levels: Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF) Spectrometry |
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4.4.2 Theoretical Considerations |
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4.4.3 TXRF Instrumentation for Trace Element Determination |
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4.4.4 Sample Preparation for TXRF Analysis |
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4.5 Suitability of TXRF for Elemental Analysis in Biological Samples |
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5 Micro X-Ray Fluorescence and X-Ray Absorption near Edge Structure Analysis of Heavy Metals in Micro-organism |
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5.2 Effects of Heavy Metals on Microbial Growth |
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5.3 Application of µ-XRF and XAS in Understanding the Cycling of Elements Driven by Micro-organism |
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5.4 Application of µ-XRF and XAS in Understanding the Transformation of Elements Driven by Micro-organisms |
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5.5 Application of µ-XRF and XAS in Understanding the Mechanism of Using Micro-organisms in Bioremediation |
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5.6 The Advantage of Using µ-XRF and XAS to Explore the Interaction Mechanism Between Micro-organisms and Heavy Metals |
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6 Use of Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence for Clinical Diagnosis |
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6.2 Determination of Arsenic Concentration in Human Scalp Hair for the Diagnosis of Arsenicosis Disease |
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6.2.3 Collection and Preparation of Hair Sample |
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6.2.6 Accuracy and Precision of the Method |
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6.2.6.1 Construction of Calibration Curve |
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6.2.6.2 Measured Condition |
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6.3 Determination of Lead Concentrations in Human Whole Blood Using EDXRF Technique with Special Emphasis on Evaluating Association of Blood Lead Levels with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) |
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6.3.2 Role of EDXRF in Diagnosis of Blood Lead Level |
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6.3.3 Collection of Blood Sample and Preparation |
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6.3.4 Preparation of Pellets from Powdered Sample |
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6.3.6 Precision and Accuracy of the Result |
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7 Preparation of Sample for X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis |
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7.5 Sample Preparation for Infinitely Thick and Intermediate Specimen |
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7.6 Sample Preparation of Animal Cells |
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7.7 Sample Preparation of Plant Section |
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7.8 Precautions During Sample Preparation and Handling |
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7.9 Conclusion and Future Directions |
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Part II Synchrotron Radiation XRF |
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8 Elemental Analysis Using Synchrotron Radiation X-Ray Fluorescence |
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8.1 Importance of Trace and Ultra-Trace Elemental Analysis |
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8.2 Various Methods for Trace Element Analysis |
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8.2.1 Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) Method |
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8.2.2 Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) Method |
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8.2.3 Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) Method |
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8.2.4 Accelerator Ion Beam Techniques |
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8.2.5 X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Method |
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8.2.6 Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF) Method |
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8.3 Comparison of TXRF and EDXRF Geometries |
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8.4 Synchrotron Radiation |
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8.4.1 Selection of a Laboratory X-Ray Source for TXRF |
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8.5 Indus Synchrotron Radiation Facility |
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8.6 Microprobe X-Ray Fluorescence Beamline (BL-16) |
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8.6.1 Working Principles of a Double Crystal Monochromator (DCM) Optic |
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8.7 Experimental Facilities Available on the BL-16 |
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8.7.1 Normal EDXRF Measurements |
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8.7.2 Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF) Measurements |
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8.7.3 Elemental Quantification |
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8.7.4 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Nanostructures |
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8.7.5 Microfocus X-Ray Beam Mode |
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8.7.6 Micro-Fluorescence Mapping |
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8.7.7 Micro-XRF Mapping Analysis of Old Archeological Tile Samples |
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8.8 Discussion and Summary |
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9 Synchrotron Radiation Based Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy of Plant Materials |
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9.2 Instrumentation and Sample Preparation |
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9.3.1 Metal Tolerance Mechanisms in Hyperaccumulating Plants |
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9.3.2 Metal Toxicity and Tolerance in Plants and Fungi |
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9.3.3 Distribution of Mineral Nutrients and Potentially Toxic Elements in Grain |
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9.3.4 Investigation of Interactions between Plants and Engineered Nanomaterials |
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10 Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Toxic Elements in Plants |
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10.2 Advantages of XRF Technique for Plants Analysis |
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10.3 Preparation of Plant Samples for µ-XRF Analysis |
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10.4 The Case Studies of Synchrotron µ-XRF for Determination of Toxic Elements in Plants |
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10.4.1 Applications in Edible Plants |
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10.4.2 Applications in Accumulating Plants |
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10.4.3 Applications in Hyperaccumulator Plants |
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10.4.4 The Case Studies of Laboratory µ-XRF to Determine Elements in Waterlogged Oenanthe javanica DC |
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10.5 Conclusion and Outlook |
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11 Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Studies of Earthworm (Benthonic Fauna) in Soils and Sediments |
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11.2 Sample Preparation Methods |
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11.3 Earthworms and Soil Ecosystem |
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11.3.1 Case 1-Bioaccumulation of Arsenic (As) in Earthworms |
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11.3.2 Case 2-Silver(Ag) Nanoparticles Localization in Earthworms |
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12 Synchronous Radiation X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Microelements in Biopsy Tissues |
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12.3 Materials and Methods |
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12.5 SRXRF Biopsy Material of Living Organisms |
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12.5.1 The Elemental Composition of Derivatives of Human Epithelial Tissues |
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12.5.2 Dynamics of Derivatives of Epithelial Tissues, Human Hair and Nails |
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12.5.2.1 Dynamics of Derivatives of Epithelial Tissues, Human Hair, and Nails |
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12.6 Study of Elemental Composition and Inter-Element Correlations in the Liver and Lungs of Animals with Food Obesity |
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Part III Total Reflection XRF |
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13 Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of some Biological Samples |
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13.2 Trace Element Determinations in Marine Organisms by TXRF |
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13.3 Trace Element Determination in Blood Samples by TXRF |
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13.4 Analysis of Saliva and Oral Fluids by TXRF |
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13.5 TXRF Analysis of Hair Samples for Detection of Metal Poisoning and Other Forensic Applications |
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13.6 Kidney Stone Analysis by TXRF |
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13.7 Elemental Analysis of Cancerous and Normal Tissues by TXRF |
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13.8 TXRF Studies on Blood and Heart Tissues as Biomarkers of Radiation Dose |
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13.9 Urine Analysis by TXRF |
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13.10 Nail Analysis by TXRF |
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13.11 Analysis of Human Eye Lens and Aqueous Humor of Cataract Patients |
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13.12 Future Prospects for TXRF Analysis of Biological Samples |
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14 Recent Developments in X-Ray Fluorescence for Characterization of Nano-Structured Materials |
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14.1 Principles of GIXRF Analysis |
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14.1.2 Phenomenon of Reflection and Refraction inside a Thin Film Medium |
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14.1.3 Calculation of Electric Field Intensity and Fluorescence Intensity |
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14.2.1 Characterization of Ti/Co Bilayer Structures |
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14.3 Various Computational Tools (CATGIXRF Paper) |
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14.4 Structural Analysis of some Complex Nano-Structures |
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14.4.1 Trilayer Thin Film Structure |
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14.4.2 Multilayer Thin Film Structure |
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14.4.3 Analysis of Nanoparticles |
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14.4.4 Determination of Size and Shape of the Nanoparticles |
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14.5 Characterization of Absorbed Impurities on Surfaces |
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14.5.1 Introduction to Float Glass |
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14.5.2 Problem of Tin Diffusion |
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14.5.3 Experimental Measurements |
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14.5.5 X-Ray Reflectivity (XRR) Measurements |
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14.6 Discussion and Summary |
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15 Total-Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages |
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15.2 Features of Sample Preparation |
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15.3 Thin Layer Criterion |
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15.4 Quantitative Analysis |
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15.7 Method of Standard Addition |
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16 Trace Elements Analysis of Blood Samples and Serum Using Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence |
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17 Basics and Fundamentals of X-Rays |
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17.2 Different X-Ray Excitation Sources |
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17.4 X-Ray Absorption and Scattering |
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17.5 Quantization and Detection Limits of X-Ray Fluorescence |
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18 General Principle, Procedures and Detectors of X-Ray Fluorescence |
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18.2 Basic Principle of X-Ray Fluorescence |
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18.2.1 Production of X-Rays |
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18.2.2 Interaction of X-Rays with Matter |
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18.3 Small Spot Instruments and Micro-XRF |
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18.3.1 EDXRF Spectrometers with 2D Optics |
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18.3.2 EDXRF Spectrometers with 3D Optics |
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18.4 Different X-Ray Optics Configurations for Elemental Imaging in 2D/3D Using µ-XRF |
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19 Quantitative Analysis in X-Ray Fluorescence System |
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19.2 Components for the X-Ray Spectrometry |
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19.3 Analytical Methods in X-Ray Fluorescence |
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19.3.1 The Standard Addition and Dilution Methods |
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19.3.3 Matrix-Dilution Methods |
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19.3.4 Calibration Standardization |
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19.3.5 Internal Standardization |
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19.3.6 Standardization with Scattered X-Rays |
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19.3.7 Experimental Correction |
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19.3.8 Mathematical Correction |
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20 Electronics and Instrumentation for X-Ray Fluorescence |
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20.3 Solid-State Detectors |
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20.4 Silicon Drift Detector |
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20.5 Noise and Readout Electronics |
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20.7 Combination with Other Techniques |
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Part V Application to Biological Samples |
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21 Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Biological Materials |
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21.2 Theoretical Basics of EDXRF |
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312 | (3) |
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21.2.2 Interaction of X-Rays with Matter |
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21.3 EDXRF Instrumentation |
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21.4 Quantification of EDXRF Spectra |
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21.5 Sampling and Sample Preparation |
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21.6.1 Elemental Profiling for Ionomic Studies |
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21.6.2 Food Authenticity Studies |
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22 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Milk and Dairy Products |
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22.3 Total-reflection X-Ray Fluorescence |
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23 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Medicinal Plants |
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23.2 Issues Highlighted in Publications |
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23.3 XRF Specifications Used in Analysis of Medicinal Plants and Medicines |
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23.4 Procedures of Plant Sample Preparation |
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348 | (1) |
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23.5 Interelement Effects, Account Ways |
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349 | (3) |
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23.6 WDXRF Analysis of Siberian Violets |
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352 | (3) |
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355 | (1) |
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356 | (7) |
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24 X-Ray Fluorescence Studies of Animal and Human Cell Biology |
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363 | (8) |
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363 | (1) |
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24.2 Applications of XRF in Cell Biology |
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364 | (4) |
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24.2.1 Measurement of Trace Elements, Contaminants and Toxins |
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365 | (1) |
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24.2.2 Cellular Imaging and Measurement of Biomolecules |
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366 | (2) |
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368 | (1) |
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368 | (3) |
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25 Toxic and Essential Elemental Studies of Human Organs Using X-Ray Fluorescence |
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371 | (16) |
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371 | (3) |
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25.2 Intracellular Trace Elements |
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374 | (2) |
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374 | (1) |
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374 | (1) |
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375 | (1) |
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375 | (1) |
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375 | (1) |
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376 | (1) |
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376 | (1) |
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376 | (1) |
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376 | (1) |
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376 | (3) |
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377 | (1) |
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377 | (1) |
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378 | (1) |
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378 | (1) |
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378 | (1) |
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25.4 Biological Molecules |
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379 | (1) |
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25.5 Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic Beverages (Water, Tea, Must, Coffee and Wine) |
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380 | (2) |
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25.6 Vegetable and Aromatic Oils |
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382 | (1) |
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382 | (1) |
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383 | (4) |
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26 X-Ray Fluorescence for Rapid Detection of Uranium in Blood Extracted from Wounds |
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387 | (18) |
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387 | (1) |
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26.2 Physical Properties of Uranium |
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387 | (1) |
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26.3 Health Effects of Uranium Uptake |
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388 | (1) |
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26.4 Current Uranium Contamination Inspection Methods |
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389 | (1) |
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26.5 Usefulness of XRF Analysis in Uranium Determination |
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390 | (1) |
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26.6 Examination of Blood Collection Materials |
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391 | (1) |
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26.7 XRF Analysis of Simulated Uranium-Contaminated Blood Collection Samples |
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392 | (9) |
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26.7.1 Sample Preparation |
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392 | (1) |
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26.7.2 XRF Device and Measurement Conditions |
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393 | (1) |
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26.7.3 Results of the XRF Measurements |
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394 | (3) |
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397 | (1) |
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26.7.5 Calibration Curve and Detection Limit |
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398 | (3) |
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401 | (1) |
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401 | (4) |
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27 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Human Hair |
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405 | (14) |
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405 | (1) |
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406 | (1) |
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27.3 Methods and Materials |
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407 | (3) |
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27.3.1 Sample Preparation |
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407 | (1) |
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407 | (1) |
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408 | (1) |
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408 | (1) |
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409 | (1) |
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27.3.1.5 Pelletizing and Special Preparations |
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409 | (1) |
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27.3.1.6 Extraction/Dissolution |
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410 | (1) |
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27.4 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis |
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410 | (2) |
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411 | (1) |
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411 | (1) |
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412 | (1) |
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27.5 Correlation of Trace Elements in Hair |
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412 | (1) |
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413 | (1) |
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413 | (6) |
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28 X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry to Study Gallstones, Kidney Stones, Hair, Nails, Bones, Teeth and Cancerous Tissues |
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419 | (24) |
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28.1 Introduction to Trace Mineral Elements in Biomedical Samples |
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419 | (1) |
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28.2 Applications of XRF for Biological Specimens |
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420 | (15) |
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28.2.1 XRF Applications to Calcified Tissues (Teeth and Bones) |
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420 | (2) |
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28.2.2 XRF Applications for Rapid Analysis of Metallic Restorations |
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422 | (1) |
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28.2.3 XRF Applications for Gallbladder and Kidney Stones Formed in Human Body |
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423 | (5) |
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28.2.4 XRF Applications to Blood Samples for Trace Detection |
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428 | (1) |
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28.2.5 XRF Applications to Healthy and Cancerous Tissue Samples |
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429 | (2) |
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28.2.6 XRF Applications to Soft Tissues and Pathological Specimens (Urine, Hair, and Nails) |
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431 | (3) |
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28.2.7 SRXRF Application to Biological Samples |
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434 | (1) |
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435 | (1) |
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436 | (1) |
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436 | (7) |
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29 Sampling and Sample Preparation for Chemical Analysis of Plants by Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence |
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443 | (24) |
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Ma Fernando Gazulla Barreda |
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443 | (2) |
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29.2 Sampling and Sample Preparation |
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445 | (3) |
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445 | (2) |
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29.2.2 Preparation of Plant Samples for Analysis |
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447 | (1) |
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29.3 Method of Analysis: Wavelength Dispersion X-Ray Fluorescence (WDXRF) Spectrometry |
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448 | (16) |
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29.3.1 Sample Preparation for WDXRF Measurement |
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449 | (1) |
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449 | (1) |
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29.3.1.2 Mineralogical Structure and Bonding Effects |
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449 | (1) |
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450 | (1) |
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29.3.1.4 Preparation of Pellets |
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451 | (1) |
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29.3.1.5 Preparation of Fused Beads |
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451 | (1) |
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29.3.2 Wavelength-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence |
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452 | (1) |
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29.3.2.1 Sources (X-Ray Tubes) |
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453 | (1) |
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29.3.2.2 Collimators and Masks |
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453 | (1) |
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29.3.2.3 Dispersive Elements |
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454 | (1) |
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455 | (1) |
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29.3.3.1 Selection and Optimization of the Instrumental Conditions |
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455 | (1) |
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457 | (1) |
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29.3.3.3 Reference Materials |
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459 | (1) |
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29.3.4 Validation of the Methodology |
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460 | (1) |
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29.3.4.1 Validation Using Reference Materials |
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460 | (1) |
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29.3.4.2 Validation Using Independent Methods |
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463 | (1) |
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464 | (3) |
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30 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis in Medical Biology |
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467 | (8) |
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467 | (1) |
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30.2 Role of XRF in Cancerous Diagnosis |
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468 | (3) |
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30.2.1 Metals and Metalloids in Biological Systems |
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468 | (1) |
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30.2.2 X-Ray Fluorescence Imaging |
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468 | (1) |
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30.2.2.1 XRF Imaging of Toxic Elements |
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469 | (1) |
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30.2.2.2 XRF Imaging of Metals for Various Diseases |
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470 | (1) |
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30.2.2.3 Pharmacology of Cobalt in Medicinal Biology |
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470 | (1) |
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30.3 Conclusion and Future Prospects of XRF in Medical Biology |
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471 | (1) |
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472 | (3) |
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31 X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis in Pharmacology |
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475 | (14) |
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475 | (1) |
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31.2 Equipment Used and Procedures for Preparation of Samples for Analysis |
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476 | (1) |
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31.3 Examples of Applications of XRF for Pharmaceutical Products Research |
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477 | (5) |
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482 | (1) |
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482 | (7) |
Part VI Special Topics and Comparision with Other Methods |
|
489 | (158) |
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32 X-Ray Fluorescence and State-of-the-Art Related Techniques to the Study of Teeth, Calculus and Oral Tissues |
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491 | (18) |
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491 | (1) |
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32.2 Conventional X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis |
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492 | (2) |
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32.3 Synchrotron Radiation Induced XRF Analysis |
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494 | (1) |
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32.4 Spatially-Resolved XRF for Studies of Bonds between Tooth and Dental Calculus |
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495 | (4) |
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32.5 Total Reflection of X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF) for Analysis of Metals in Oral Fluids of Patients with Dental Implants |
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499 | (3) |
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32.6 EDIXS Microanalysis of the Local Structure of Calcium in Tooth Layers |
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502 | (3) |
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505 | (4) |
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33 Lab-scale Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer and Signal Processing Evaluation |
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509 | (42) |
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509 | (10) |
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33.1.1 Photon-Atom Interaction Processes |
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509 | (1) |
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33.1.2 Atomic Inner-Shell Photoionization |
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510 | (2) |
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33.1.3 Inner-Shell Vacancy Decay Processes |
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512 | (1) |
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33.1.3.1 Radiative Transitions |
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512 | (1) |
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33.1.3.2 Non-Radiative Transitions |
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512 | (1) |
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33.1.4 Physical Parameters Related to Inner-Shell Vacancy Decay |
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513 | (1) |
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33.1.4.1 Near-Edge Processes Contributing to Absorption of Incident Photons |
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513 | (1) |
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33.1.4.2 Single Scattering |
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515 | (1) |
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33.1.4.3 Multiple Scattering |
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515 | (1) |
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33.1.5 Scattering Processes |
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516 | (1) |
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33.1.5.1 Elastic Scattering |
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516 | (1) |
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33.1.5.2 Form Factor Formalism |
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516 | (1) |
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33.1.5.3 Inelastic Scattering |
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517 | (2) |
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33.2 Fundamental and Layout |
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519 | (10) |
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33.2.1 Experimental Techniques for Investigation of the Photon-Atom Interaction Processes |
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519 | (1) |
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520 | (1) |
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521 | (1) |
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33.2.4 Radiation Detectors |
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521 | (1) |
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33.2.5 WDXRF Spectrometer |
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522 | (2) |
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33.2.6 Target Preparation |
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524 | (1) |
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525 | (1) |
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33.2.8 Intensity Correction Method |
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526 | (2) |
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33.2.9 Energy Resolution and Efficiency |
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528 | (1) |
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33.3 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis |
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529 | (5) |
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33.3.1 Sample Preparation for Calibration Curves |
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533 | (1) |
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33.3.2 Sensitivity of WDXRF Instrument |
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533 | (1) |
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33.3.3 Instrumental Limit of Detection |
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534 | (1) |
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534 | (9) |
|
33.4.1 Chemical Effects and Speciation in K or L X-Ray Emission Lines |
|
|
534 | (9) |
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33.5 Conclusion and Prospects |
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|
543 | (2) |
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545 | (1) |
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545 | (6) |
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34 Chemometric Processing of X-Ray Fluorescence Data |
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551 | (12) |
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551 | (2) |
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34.2 Principal Component Analysis |
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553 | (3) |
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34.3 Hierarchical Cluster Analysis |
|
|
556 | (1) |
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34.4 Partial Least Squares (PLS) |
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557 | (4) |
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561 | (1) |
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561 | (2) |
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35 X-Ray Crystallography in Medicinal Biology |
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563 | (6) |
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563 | (1) |
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563 | (1) |
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35.2.1 XRC in Antiparasitic Drugs |
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563 | (1) |
|
35.2.2 XRC and XRF in Anti-Cancer and Anti-Diabetic Drugs |
|
|
564 | (1) |
|
35.3 Monitoring Changes in Concentrations of Trace Elements |
|
|
564 | (2) |
|
35.3.1 XRF and Autoimmune Diseases |
|
|
564 | (1) |
|
35.3.2 XRC and XRF in Cardiac Function |
|
|
564 | (1) |
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35.3.3 XRC in Detection of Bone Loss |
|
|
565 | (1) |
|
35.3.4 XRF in Elemental Analysis in Implants |
|
|
565 | (1) |
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35.3.5 XRF in Study of Pathological Specimens |
|
|
565 | (1) |
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35.3.6 XRF Use in Recognizing Dental Caries |
|
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565 | (1) |
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35.3.7 XRF in Detection of Trace Elements |
|
|
566 | (1) |
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|
566 | (1) |
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566 | (3) |
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36 Historical Fundamentals of X-Ray Instruments and Present Trends in Biological Science |
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|
569 | (22) |
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36.1 Brief History of X-Ray Fluorescence |
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569 | (2) |
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571 | (1) |
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572 | (3) |
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36.3.1 Properties of X-Rays |
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573 | (1) |
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36.3.2 Hard and Soft X-Rays |
|
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573 | (1) |
|
36.3.3 Continuous Spectrum |
|
|
574 | (1) |
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36.3.4 Characteristic X-Ray Spectrum |
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|
574 | (1) |
|
36.4 Production of X-Rays |
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|
575 | (1) |
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36.4.1 Production by Electrons |
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|
575 | (1) |
|
36.4.2 Production in Lightning and Laboratory Discharges |
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|
575 | (1) |
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36.4.3 Production by Fast Positive Ions |
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|
575 | (1) |
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36.5 Interaction of X-Rays with Matter |
|
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576 | (1) |
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36.5.1 X-Ray Absorption and Scattering |
|
|
576 | (1) |
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36.6 Role of X-Rays in Biological Analysis |
|
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576 | (4) |
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36.7 Different X-Ray Excitation Sources |
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580 | (3) |
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|
583 | (2) |
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|
583 | (1) |
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36.8.2 Semi-Conductor Detectors |
|
|
584 | (1) |
|
36.8.3 Gas-Filled Detectors |
|
|
584 | (1) |
|
36.9 Polarization of X-Rays |
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585 | (1) |
|
36.10 Quantization and Detection Limits of X-Rays |
|
|
586 | (1) |
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36.11 Preventative Measures |
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586 | (1) |
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587 | (1) |
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587 | (4) |
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37 X-Ray Fluorescence Studies of Biological Objects in Mongolia |
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|
591 | (18) |
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591 | (1) |
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37.2 Determination of Some Elements in Plant Materials of the Khuvsgul Lake Basin |
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|
591 | (6) |
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37.2.1 Preparation of Plant Samples |
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592 | (1) |
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37.2.2 Sample Preparation for Measurement |
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593 | (1) |
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37.2.3 Measurements and Methods |
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|
593 | (1) |
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37.2.4 Procedure of Analysis |
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|
594 | (3) |
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37.3 Human Hair Studies in Mongolia |
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597 | (3) |
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37.3.1 The Human Hair Study for Medicine of Mongolia |
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597 | (2) |
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37.3.2 Distribution of Calcium Content in Mongolians' Hair |
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599 | (1) |
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37.4 Application of X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis for Forensic Investigations in Mongolia |
|
|
600 | (1) |
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37.5 Determination of Some Trace Elements in Livestock Using XRF |
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601 | (1) |
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37.6 Determination of Some Trace Elements in Foods Using XRF |
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602 | (1) |
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603 | (1) |
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604 | (5) |
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609 | (14) |
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609 | (1) |
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610 | (1) |
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611 | (1) |
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38.4 Principles of HG-AAS Arsenic Analysis |
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611 | (2) |
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38.5 Problems in Yamauchi's Method |
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|
613 | (2) |
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|
613 | (1) |
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38.5.2 NaOH Decomposition |
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614 | (1) |
|
38.5.3 pH Values for Speciation |
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615 | (1) |
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615 | (1) |
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38.6 Selective Excitation of SRXRF |
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615 | (1) |
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616 | (2) |
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618 | (1) |
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619 | (1) |
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619 | (4) |
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39 X-Ray Fluorescence: Current Trends and Future Scope |
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623 | (24) |
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623 | (1) |
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624 | (1) |
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625 | (1) |
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625 | (1) |
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39.3.2 Particles Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy |
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625 | (1) |
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39.3.3 The Behavior of X-Rays |
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625 | (1) |
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625 | (1) |
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626 | (1) |
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39.3.6 Synchrotron XRF (SR-XRF) |
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626 | (1) |
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39.4 Application of X-Ray Fluorescence Technique |
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626 | (2) |
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39.4.1 Pharmacological Action |
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626 | (1) |
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39.4.2 XRF Soft Tissue and Pathological Samples Application |
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|
627 | (1) |
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628 | (1) |
|
39.5 XRF Technique Used in Biology |
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628 | (1) |
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39.5.1 Detection of Metal Ion(s) |
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628 | (1) |
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39.5.1.1 Role of Metals in Biology |
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628 | (1) |
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39.6 Applications of XRF in the Study of Plant Physiology |
|
|
629 | (3) |
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39.6.1 Hyperaccumulating Plant |
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|
629 | (1) |
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39.6.2 Accumulators and Hyper-Sensors of Selenium |
|
|
630 | (1) |
|
39.6.3 Accumulators and Hyperaccumulators of Arsenic |
|
|
630 | (1) |
|
39.6.4 Accumulators and Hyperaccumulators of Cadmium |
|
|
631 | (1) |
|
39.7 Application in Animal Biology and Medicinal Biology |
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|
632 | (5) |
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39.7.1 Application in Health Science |
|
|
632 | (1) |
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39.7.1.1 Mercury Toxicology |
|
|
632 | (1) |
|
39.7.1.2 Arsenic Toxicology |
|
|
634 | (1) |
|
39.7.1.3 Iatrogenic Toxic Metals |
|
|
635 | (1) |
|
39.7.1.4 Neurodegenerative Ailments |
|
|
636 | (1) |
|
39.8 Applications in Nanotechnology |
|
|
637 | (1) |
|
39.8.1 Potential Therapeutics and Xenobiotic Labels |
|
|
637 | (1) |
|
39.9 Methodological Improvement |
|
|
637 | (1) |
|
39.9.1 Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
|
|
637 | (1) |
|
39.9.2 Mass Spectrometry Imaging |
|
|
637 | (1) |
|
39.10 Molecular Fluorescence Samples |
|
|
638 | (2) |
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|
639 | (1) |
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|
639 | (1) |
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639 | (1) |
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39.11 Fourier Transform Infra-red (FTIR) Spectroscopy |
|
|
640 | (1) |
|
39.12 Novel X-Ray Imaging Methods |
|
|
641 | (1) |
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39.13 Conclusion and Advances |
|
|
642 | (1) |
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|
642 | (5) |
Index |
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