Effective beam method for element concentrations.

Area of Science:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Physics

Background:

• Synchrotron facilities host diverse research requiring efficient data collection.
• Accurate incident radiation spectrum information is often unavailable on beamlines.
• Maximizing experimental time is crucial for synchrotron-based research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel method for X-ray fluorescence spectroscopic analyses.
• To address the challenge of unknown incident beam spectra.
• To enhance data collection efficiency at synchrotron facilities.

Main Methods:

• Replaced the polychromatic spectrum in fundamental parameters analysis with effective monochromatic photon beams.
• Associated each element with a specific beam described by an analytical function.
• Developed a method applicable to various X-ray sources with local condition considerations.

Main Results:

• The proposed method overcomes the lack of incident beam spectrum information.
• It enables efficient data collection by optimizing the use of time.
• The analytical function allows for the extension of analysis to uncalibrated elements.

Conclusions:

• The developed method offers a valuable solution for X-ray fluorescence analysis at synchrotrons.
• It improves experimental efficiency and data accuracy despite spectrum uncertainties.
• The technique is adaptable to different X-ray sources and experimental setups.