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XRF calibration with low-cost samples and implementation for quantification of inorganic elements in lipsticks

M Pilakouta1, M Trapali1, N Kallithrakas-Kontos2

  • 1University of West Attica, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Campus 1, Ag. Spyridonos 28, Egaleo 12243 Athens, Greece.

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CosmeticsEducational activityLipsticksPreparation of thin standards for calibrationThin sampleXRF calibration

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