Standardization of an external (in air) PIGE methodology using tantalum as a current normalizer in conjunction with INAA for rapid and non-destructive chemical characterization of “as-received” glass fragments towards forensic applications
V. Sharma, R. Acharya, Hemlata K. Bagla, P. K. Pujari
Abstract
Rapid automobile glass forensics by non-destructive analysis of “as-received” samples by external (in-air) PIGE for low <italic>Z</italic> elements with tantalum as a current normalizer and INAA for minor and trace elements using reactor neutrons.
Topics & Concepts
TantalumNeutron activation analysisMaterials scienceRadiochemistryAnalytical Chemistry (journal)MetallurgyChemistryChromatographyNuclear Physics and ApplicationsX-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence AnalysisIon-surface interactions and analysis