Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials

Abstract

This review covers advances in the analysis of advanced materials, metals, fuels and lubricants, nanostructures, ceramics, refractories, organic and inorganic chemicals, catalysts and nuclear materials by a range of techniques including X-ray, ICP, LIBS, mass spectrometry, synchrotron-based techniques, plus non-destructive and ablation surface techniques.

Position-Sensitive Bulk and Surface Element Analysis of Decorated Porcelain Artifacts

“…Several routine instrumental element-analytical techniques [ 14 ] either require destructive sample preparation, such as powdering, homogenization, and dissolution, or they are microdestructive and leave visible traces on the object’s surface after the analysis. These methods are out of scope when studying valuable heritage objects.…”

Atomic spectrometry update: review of advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials

“…The paper discussed how this interaction may occur and gave three possibilities. These were: (1) direct interaction between the laser beam and surface layer, (2) indirect interaction between the expanding plasma originating from the substrate and the surface layer at the crater walls and recasting layers being present aer the ablation step and (3) contaminating the substrate material underneath surface layer. The authors set up a study in which a brass substrate had a layer of stainless steel of thickness 500 mm placed on top.…”

“…This is the latest review covering the topic of advances in the analysis of metals, chemicals and materials. It follows on from last year’s review 1 and is part of the Atomic Spectrometry Updates series. 2–6…”

Atomic Spectrometry Update: review of advances in elemental speciation

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