Quantitative analysis of metals in soil using X-ray fluorescence

• Published in: Spectrochimica acta. Part B: Atomic spectroscopy Vol. 55; no. 7; pp. 1189 - 1194
• Main Authors: dos Anjos, M.J, Lopes, R.T, de Jesus, E.F.O, Assis, J.T, Cesareo, R, Barradas, C.A.A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01-07-2000
• Subjects: Environment analysis; Heavy metals; Urban garbage; X-Ray fluorescence; Urban garbage; Environment analysis; Heavy metals; X-Ray fluorescence
• ISSN: 0584-8547; 1873-3565
• DOI: 10.1016/S0584-8547(00)00165-8

Using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis with an X-ray tube filtered with Ti, it was possible to determine the concentration at ppm level of several elements (K, Ca, Ti, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Br, Rb, Sr, Zr, Y and Pb) in soil treated with organic compounds of urban garbage. It was possible to observe a significant increase in the contents of K, Ca, Zn, Rb, Sr, Zr and Pb in the soil treated in comparison with the soil control.