Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Dana J DiScenza

Publications

• Research Article
  Calibration and Evaluation of an X-Ray Fluorescence Method for the Determination of Lead and Arsenic in Soils
  Author(s): Dana J DiScenza, Alison R Keimowitz and Neil FitzgeraldDana J DiScenza, Alison R Keimowitz and Neil Fitzgerald
  
  A portable X-ray fluorescence method is described for the measurement of lead and arsenic in soils based on calibration with standard reference materials. Both elements exhibited good linear calibration curves. The method was used to analyze dried and ground soil samples obtained from the metropolitan New York City area. Results were compared to measurements obtained by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry with microwave assisted acid leaching. No significant difference was found for lead measurements between the two methods however, arsenic values were significantly different with XRF exhibiting higher values. It is hypothesized that incomplete leaching and spectral interference are the predominant causes of this discrepancy. The XRF method provides a simple, quick, and nondestructive method for the determination of total lead and arsenic content in soils. .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2380-2391.1000103

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