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AGDB measured parameter: Ga_ppm_EDX

Gallium, in parts per million by weight, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy

Reference for the analytical method

Author Taggart, Joseph E., editor
Year 2002
Title Analytical methods for chemical analysis of geologic and other materials, U.S. Geological Sur
Series U.S. Geological Survey open-file report 02-223
URL http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/ofr-02-0223/
Notes Title from PDF title screen (viewed on Oct. 21, 2003). Updates Open-file report 96-525. Includes bibliographical references. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader (available free).
Organization USGS-BGC

Other parameters measuring Ga

Parameter Description
Ga_ppm_AES_AR_P Gallium, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after partial digestion with aqua regia
Ga_ppm_AES_HF Gallium, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy after HF-HCl-HNO3-HClO4 digestion
Ga_ppm_EDX Gallium, in parts per million by weight, by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
Ga_ppm_ES_Q Gallium, in parts per million by weight, by quantitative direct-current arc emission spectrography
Ga_ppm_ES_SQ Gallium, in parts per million by weight, by semi-quantitative visual 6-step or direct reader direct-current arc emission spectrography
Ga_ppm_MS_AR_P Gallium, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after partial digestion with aqua regia
Ga_ppm_MS_HF Gallium, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after HF-HCl-HNO3-HClO4 digestion
Ga_ppm_MS_ST Gallium, in parts per million by weight, by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy after Na2O2 sinter digestion