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Preparation of Authigenic Pyrite from Methane-bearing Sediments for In Situ Sulfur Isotope Analysis Using SIMS
Published on: August 31, 2017
Multi-element analysis of pyrite ores using polarized energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry
Zafer Ustündağ1, Ilknur Ustündağ, Yusuf Kağan Kadioğlu
1Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey. zustun@science.ankara.edu.tr
Abstract:
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry is used worldwide in geological material analysis. This study, applies polarized energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (PEDXRF) Spectrometer and compares in the samples of Rize-Cayeli and Mardin pyrite ores. The samples of pyrite ore were collected from the Rize and Mardin in Turkey. The prepared samples were analyzed using a PEDXRF spectrometer. The result of the analysis shows the presence of many elements including rare-earth elements (from Na to Th). The accuracy and precision of the technique for chemical analysis is demonstrated by analyzing USGS standards, GEOL, GBW 7109 and GBW-7309 sediment.
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