L_III SUBSHELL INTENSITY RATIOS OF Au

ABSTRACT

In this study, L_III subshell intensity ratios were measured using an energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy method. Only the L_III subshell of gold was excited by the characteristic x-rays of the element used as the secondary source (Br- K _α,β rays from NaBr). The emitted x-rays were measured with a Si(Li) detector system coupled to a multi-channel analyser and computer system. L _ι /L _α1,2, L_2,15/L _α1,2, L _β6/L _α1,2 intensity ratios of Au were determined by spectral analysis.

The experimental results are compared with those of other experimenters and with the Scofield calculations.

Keywords:

• EDXRF
• L-subshell
• Intensity ratios

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