Pitfalls in PIXE Analysis - Secret to Obtain Reliable Data -

Abstract

PIXE analysis is quite similar to X-ray fluorescence analysis and scanning electron microscope (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive X-ray analysis. However, PIXE analysis is not a commercial product, and the main difference is qualitative and quantitative data cannot be obtained without doing correct procedures. This note describes secret of experimental techniques that is not written in the academic papers.