The application of instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) for multi-elemental analysis of samples of extremely reduced mass such as dust samples extracted from ice cores requires specific efforts towards the development of a "low level counting" analytical technique. An analytical protocol specifically designed for this kind of samples, based on low-background INAA (LBNAA) is here presented. A first application of the method was successfully performed on samples from the new alpine firn core NextData-LYS12. Sub-ng detection limits were reached for many elements. According to this point the technique is also potentially suitable to be applied to polar ice core samples.
Baccolo, G., Maffezzoli, N., Clemenza, M., Delmonte, B., Prata, M., Salvini, A., et al. (2015). Low-background neutron activation analysis: a powerful tool for atmospheric mineral dust analysis in ice cores. JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY, 306(3), 589-597 [10.1007/s10967-015-4206-2].
Low-background neutron activation analysis: a powerful tool for atmospheric mineral dust analysis in ice cores
Baccolo, Giovanni;
2015-01-01
Abstract
The application of instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) for multi-elemental analysis of samples of extremely reduced mass such as dust samples extracted from ice cores requires specific efforts towards the development of a "low level counting" analytical technique. An analytical protocol specifically designed for this kind of samples, based on low-background INAA (LBNAA) is here presented. A first application of the method was successfully performed on samples from the new alpine firn core NextData-LYS12. Sub-ng detection limits were reached for many elements. According to this point the technique is also potentially suitable to be applied to polar ice core samples.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
