Foreword |
|
xiii | |
Acknowledgments |
|
xv | |
List Of Acronyms |
|
xvii | |
List Of Physical Units And Subunits |
|
xxii | |
List Of Symbols |
|
xxiii | |
Chapter 1 Fundamentals Of X-Ray Fluorescence |
|
1 | (78) |
|
1.1 A Short History of XRF |
|
|
2 | (6) |
|
|
8 | (7) |
|
1.2.1 Retrospect on its Development |
|
|
8 | (5) |
|
1.2.2 Relationship of XRF and TXRF |
|
|
13 | (2) |
|
1.3 Nature and Production of X-Rays |
|
|
15 | (29) |
|
1.3.1 The Nature of X-Rays |
|
|
15 | (2) |
|
1.3.2 X-Ray Tubes as X-Ray Sources |
|
|
17 | (12) |
|
1.3.2.1 The Line Spectrum |
|
|
19 | (8) |
|
1.3.2.2 The Continuous Spectrum |
|
|
27 | (2) |
|
1.3.3 Polarization of X-Rays |
|
|
29 | (1) |
|
1.3.4 Synchrotron Radiation as X-Ray Source |
|
|
30 | (14) |
|
1.3.4.1 Electrons in Fields of Bending Magnets |
|
|
32 | (3) |
|
1.3.4.2 Radiation Power of a Single Electron |
|
|
35 | (1) |
|
1.3.4.3 Angular and Spectral Distribution of SR |
|
|
36 | (6) |
|
1.3.4.4 Comparison with Black-Body Radiation |
|
|
42 | (2) |
|
1.4 Attenuation of X-Rays |
|
|
44 | (9) |
|
1.4.1 Photoelectric Absorption |
|
|
46 | (3) |
|
|
49 | (2) |
|
|
51 | (2) |
|
|
53 | (21) |
|
1.5.1 Reflection and Refraction |
|
|
53 | (6) |
|
1.5.2 Diffraction and Bragg's Law |
|
|
59 | (3) |
|
1.5.3 Total External Reflection |
|
|
62 | (9) |
|
|
66 | (1) |
|
1.5.3.2 Penetration Depth |
|
|
67 | (4) |
|
1.5.4 Refraction and Dispersion |
|
|
71 | (3) |
|
|
74 | (5) |
Chapter 2 Principles Of Total Reflection XRF |
|
79 | (47) |
|
2.1 Interference of X-Rays |
|
|
80 | (8) |
|
2.1.1 Double-Beam Interference |
|
|
80 | (4) |
|
2.1.2 Multiple-Beam Interference |
|
|
84 | (4) |
|
2.2 X-Ray Standing Wave Fields |
|
|
88 | (12) |
|
2.2.1 Standing Waves in Front of a Thick Substrate |
|
|
88 | (6) |
|
2.2.2 Standing Wave Fields Within a Thin Layer |
|
|
94 | (6) |
|
2.2.3 Standing Waves Within a Multilayer or Crystal |
|
|
100 | (1) |
|
2.3 Intensity of Fluorescence Signals |
|
|
100 | (12) |
|
2.3.1 Infinitely Thick and Flat Substrates |
|
|
102 | (2) |
|
2.3.2 Granular Residues on a Substrate |
|
|
104 | (2) |
|
2.3.3 Buried Layers in a Substrate |
|
|
106 | (2) |
|
2.3.4 Reflecting Layers on Substrates |
|
|
108 | (2) |
|
2.3.5 Periodic Multilayers and Crystals |
|
|
110 | (2) |
|
2.4 Formalism For Intensity Calculations |
|
|
112 | (11) |
|
2.4.1 A Thick and Flat Substrate |
|
|
113 | (3) |
|
2.4.2 A Thin Homogeneous Layer on a Substrate |
|
|
116 | (4) |
|
2.4.3 A Stratified Medium of Several Layers |
|
|
120 | (3) |
|
|
123 | (3) |
Chapter 3 Instrumentation For TXRF And GI-XRF |
|
126 | (79) |
|
3.1 Basic Instrumental Setup |
|
|
128 | (2) |
|
3.2 High and Low-Power X-Ray Sources |
|
|
130 | (4) |
|
3.2.1 Fine-Focus X-Ray Tubes |
|
|
131 | (1) |
|
3.2.2 Rotating Anode Tubes |
|
|
132 | (1) |
|
3.2.3 Air-Cooled X-Ray Tubes |
|
|
133 | (1) |
|
3.3 Synchrotron Facilities |
|
|
134 | (16) |
|
3.3.1 Basic Setup with Bending Magnets |
|
|
136 | (1) |
|
3.3.2 Undulators, Wigglers, and FELs |
|
|
137 | (2) |
|
3.3.3 Facilities Worldwide |
|
|
139 | (11) |
|
3.4 The Beam Adapting Unit |
|
|
150 | (10) |
|
|
150 | (5) |
|
3.4.2 Simple Monochromators |
|
|
155 | (2) |
|
3.4.3 Double-Crystal Monochromators |
|
|
157 | (3) |
|
|
160 | (4) |
|
|
161 | (1) |
|
3.5.2 Fixed Angle Adjustment for TXRF ("Angle Cut") |
|
|
162 | (1) |
|
3.5.3 Stepwise-Angle Variation for GI-XRF ("Angle Scan") |
|
|
162 | (2) |
|
3.6 Energy-Dispersive Detection of X-Rays |
|
|
164 | (9) |
|
3.6.1 The Semiconductor Detector |
|
|
165 | (2) |
|
3.6.2 The Silicon Drift Detector |
|
|
167 | (2) |
|
3.6.3 Position Sensitive Detectors |
|
|
169 | (4) |
|
3.7 Wavelength-Dispersive Detection of X-Rays |
|
|
173 | (10) |
|
3.7.1 Dispersing Crystals with Soller Collimators |
|
|
176 | (2) |
|
3.7.2 Gas-Filled Detectors |
|
|
178 | (4) |
|
3.7.3 Scintillation Detectors |
|
|
182 | (1) |
|
3.8 Spectra Registration and Evaluation |
|
|
183 | (17) |
|
3.8.1 The Registration Unit |
|
|
183 | (2) |
|
3.8.2 Performance Characteristics |
|
|
185 | (22) |
|
3.8.2.1 Detector Efficiency |
|
|
185 | (3) |
|
3.8.2.2 Spectral Resolution |
|
|
188 | (6) |
|
3.8.2.3 Input-Output Yield |
|
|
194 | (3) |
|
3.8.2.4 The Escape-Peak Phenomenon |
|
|
197 | (3) |
|
|
200 | (5) |
Chapter 4 Performance Of TXRF And GI-XRF Analyses |
|
205 | (86) |
|
4.1 Preparations for Measurement |
|
|
207 | (15) |
|
4.1.1 Cleaning Procedures |
|
|
207 | (4) |
|
4.1.2 Preparation of Samples |
|
|
211 | (4) |
|
4.1.3 Presentation of a Specimen |
|
|
215 | (7) |
|
4.1.3.1 Microliter Sampling by Pipettes |
|
|
216 | (1) |
|
4.1.3.2 Nanoliter Droplets by Capillaries |
|
|
217 | (1) |
|
4.1.3.3 Picoliter-Sized Droplets by Inkjet Printing |
|
|
218 | (2) |
|
4.1.3.4 Microdispensing of Liquids by Triple-Jet Technology |
|
|
220 | (1) |
|
4.1.3.5 Solid Matter of Different Kinds |
|
|
220 | (2) |
|
4.2 Acquisition of Spectra |
|
|
222 | (6) |
|
4.2.1 The Setup for Excitation with X-Ray Tubes |
|
|
222 | (3) |
|
4.2.2 Excitation by Synchrotron Radiation |
|
|
225 | (1) |
|
4.2.3 Recording the Spectrograms |
|
|
226 | (2) |
|
4.2.3.1 Energy-Dispersive Variant |
|
|
227 | (1) |
|
4.2.3.2 Wavelength-Dispersive Mode |
|
|
227 | (1) |
|
|
228 | (10) |
|
4.3.1 Shortcomings of Spectra |
|
|
228 | (8) |
|
4.3.1.1 Strong Spectral Interferences |
|
|
229 | (6) |
|
4.3.1.2 Regard of Sum Peaks |
|
|
235 | (1) |
|
4.3.1.3 Dealing with Escape Peaks |
|
|
235 | (1) |
|
4.3.2 Unambiguous Element Detection |
|
|
236 | (1) |
|
4.3.3 Fingerprint Analysis |
|
|
237 | (1) |
|
4.4 Quantitative Micro- and Trace Analyses |
|
|
238 | (19) |
|
4.4.1 Prerequisites for Quantification |
|
|
240 | (4) |
|
4.4.1.1 Determination of Net Intensities |
|
|
240 | (1) |
|
4.4.1.2 Determination of Relative Sensitivities |
|
|
241 | (3) |
|
4.4.2 Quantification by Internal Standardization |
|
|
244 | (4) |
|
4.4.2.1 Standard Addition for a Single Element |
|
|
245 | (1) |
|
4.4.2.2 Multielement Determinations |
|
|
246 | (2) |
|
4.4.3 Conditions and Limitations |
|
|
248 | (9) |
|
4.4.3.1 Mass and Thickness of Thin Layers |
|
|
249 | (2) |
|
4.4.3.2 Residues of Microliter Droplets |
|
|
251 | (1) |
|
4.4.3.3 Coherence Length of Radiation |
|
|
252 | (5) |
|
4.5 Quantitative Surface and Thin-Layer Analyses by TXRF |
|
|
257 | (10) |
|
4.5.1 Distinguishing Between Types of Contamination |
|
|
257 | (5) |
|
4.5.1.1 Bulk-Type Impurities |
|
|
257 | (1) |
|
4.5.1.2 Particulate Contamination |
|
|
258 | (1) |
|
4.5.1.3 Thin-Layer Covering |
|
|
259 | (1) |
|
4.5.1.4 Mixture of Contaminations |
|
|
259 | (3) |
|
4.5.2 Characterization of Thin Layers by TXRF |
|
|
262 | (5) |
|
4.5.2.1 Multifold Repeated Chemical Etching |
|
|
262 | (2) |
|
4.5.2.2 Stepwise Repeated Planar Sputter Etching |
|
|
264 | (3) |
|
4.6 Quantitative Surface and Thin-Layer Analyses by GI-XRF |
|
|
267 | (17) |
|
4.6.1 Recording Angle-Dependent Intensity Profiles |
|
|
268 | (2) |
|
4.6.2 Considering the Footprint Effect |
|
|
270 | (2) |
|
4.6.3 Regarding the Coherence Length |
|
|
272 | (2) |
|
4.6.4 Depth Profiling at Grazing Incidence |
|
|
274 | (9) |
|
4.6.5 Including the Surface Roughness |
|
|
283 | (1) |
|
|
284 | (7) |
Chapter 5 Different Fields Of Applications |
|
291 | (92) |
|
5.1 Environmental and Geological Applications |
|
|
292 | (15) |
|
5.1.1 Natural Water Samples |
|
|
292 | (5) |
|
5.1.2 Airborne Particulates |
|
|
297 | (5) |
|
|
302 | (4) |
|
|
306 | (1) |
|
5.2 Biological and Biochemical Applications |
|
|
307 | (10) |
|
5.2.1 Beverages: Water, Tea, Coffee, Must, and Wine |
|
|
308 | (4) |
|
5.2.2 Vegetable and Essential Oils |
|
|
312 | (1) |
|
5.2.3 Plant Materials and Extracts |
|
|
312 | (3) |
|
5.2.4 Unicellular Organisms and Biomolecules |
|
|
315 | (2) |
|
5.3 Medical, Clinical, and Pharmaceutical Applications |
|
|
317 | (12) |
|
5.3.1 Blood, Plasma, and Serum |
|
|
317 | (3) |
|
5.3.2 Urine, Cerebrospinal, and Amniotic Fluid |
|
|
320 | (2) |
|
|
322 | (5) |
|
5.3.3.1 Freeze-Cutting of Organs by a Microtome |
|
|
322 | (2) |
|
5.3.3.2 Healthy and Cancerous Tissue Samples |
|
|
324 | (3) |
|
5.3.4 Medicines and Remedies |
|
|
327 | (2) |
|
5.4 Industrial or Chemical Applications |
|
|
329 | (28) |
|
|
330 | (1) |
|
5.4.2 High-Purity Silicon and Silica |
|
|
331 | (1) |
|
|
332 | (2) |
|
5.4.4 High-Purity Ceramic Powders |
|
|
334 | (2) |
|
5.4.5 Impurities in Nuclear Materials |
|
|
336 | (1) |
|
5.4.6 Hydrocarbons and Their Polymers |
|
|
336 | (2) |
|
5.4.7 Contamination-Free Wafer Surfaces |
|
|
338 | (8) |
|
5.4.7.1 Wafers Controlled by Direct TXRF |
|
|
340 | (2) |
|
5.4.7.2 Contaminations Determined by VPD-TXRF |
|
|
342 | (4) |
|
5.4.8 Characterization of Nanostructured Samples |
|
|
346 | (11) |
|
5.4.8.1 Shallow Layers by Sputter Etching and TXRF |
|
|
346 | (1) |
|
5.4.8.2 Thin-Layer Structures by Direct GI-XRF |
|
|
347 | (7) |
|
5.4.8.3 Nanoparticles by TXRF and GI-XRF |
|
|
354 | (3) |
|
5.5 Art Historical and Forensic Applications |
|
|
357 | (10) |
|
5.5.1 Pigments, Inks, and Varnishes |
|
|
357 | (4) |
|
|
361 | (2) |
|
5.5.3 Textile Fibers and Glass Splinters |
|
|
363 | (2) |
|
5.5.4 Drug Abuse and Poisoning |
|
|
365 | (2) |
|
|
367 | (16) |
Chapter 6 Efficiency And Evaluation |
|
383 | (50) |
|
6.1 Analytical Considerations |
|
|
384 | (13) |
|
6.1.1 General Costs of Installation and Upkeep |
|
|
384 | (1) |
|
6.1.2 Detection Power for Elements |
|
|
385 | (3) |
|
6.1.3 Reliability of Determinations |
|
|
388 | (3) |
|
6.1.4 The Great Variety of Suitable Samples |
|
|
391 | (2) |
|
|
393 | (4) |
|
6.2 Utility and Competitiveness of TXRF and GI-XRF |
|
|
397 | (13) |
|
6.2.1 Advantages and Limitations |
|
|
398 | (2) |
|
6.2.2 Comparison of TXRF with Competitors |
|
|
400 | (9) |
|
6.2.3 GI-XRF and Competing Methods |
|
|
409 | (1) |
|
6.3 Perception and Propagation of TXRF Methods |
|
|
410 | (14) |
|
6.3.1 Commercially Available Instruments |
|
|
410 | (3) |
|
6.3.2 Support by the International Atomic Energy Agency |
|
|
413 | (1) |
|
6.3.3 Worldwide Distribution of TXRF and Related Methods |
|
|
413 | (4) |
|
6.3.4 Standardization by ISO and DIN |
|
|
417 | (3) |
|
6.3.5 International Cooperation and Activity |
|
|
420 | (4) |
|
|
424 | (9) |
Chapter 7 Trends And Future Prospects |
|
433 | (68) |
|
7.1 Instrumental Developments |
|
|
434 | (11) |
|
7.1.1 Excitation by Synchrotron Radiation |
|
|
434 | (2) |
|
7.1.2 New Variants of X-Ray Sources |
|
|
436 | (2) |
|
7.1.3 Capillaries and Waveguides for Beam Adapting |
|
|
438 | (4) |
|
7.1.4 New Types of X-Ray Detectors |
|
|
442 | (3) |
|
7.2 Methodical Developments |
|
|
445 | (18) |
|
7.2.1 Detection of Light Elements |
|
|
445 | (4) |
|
7.2.2 Ablation and Deposition Techniques |
|
|
449 | (3) |
|
7.2.3 Grazing Exit X-Ray Fluorescence |
|
|
452 | (7) |
|
7.2.4 Reference-Free Quantification |
|
|
459 | (3) |
|
7.2.5 Time-Resolved In Situ Analysis |
|
|
462 | (1) |
|
7.3 Future Prospects by Combinations |
|
|
463 | (28) |
|
7.3.1 Combination with X-Ray Reflectometry |
|
|
464 | (2) |
|
7.3.2 EXAFS and Total Reflection Geometry |
|
|
466 | (2) |
|
7.3.3 Combination with XANES or NEXAFS |
|
|
468 | (12) |
|
7.3.4 X-Ray Diffractometry at Total Reflection |
|
|
480 | (6) |
|
7.3.5 Total Reflection and X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometry |
|
|
486 | (5) |
|
|
491 | (10) |
Index |
|
501 | |