Elemental analysis of terrestrial microflora and fauna using an electron microbeam technique. Todd, P. S. & Cromack, K. 1978.
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X-ray microanalysis is a nondestructive, fast, and accurate means of obtaining elemental information about a variety of biologically different samples located within a microhabitat. Combining an X-ray spectrometer and a scanning electron microscope makes it possible for the environmental chemist to visualize the sample and to determine elemental concentration and spatial localization. Elemental concentrations and their distribution can be measured if consideration is given to specimen preparation and proper interpretation of the X-ray data. Analytical procedures (specimen preparation and data interpretation) and the potential of this technique as an environmental research tool are discussed.
@article{todd_elemental_1978,
	title = {Elemental analysis of terrestrial microflora and fauna using an electron microbeam technique.},
	volume = {1976 April 28 - May 1.  Augusta, GA. National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA.},
	abstract = {X-ray microanalysis is a nondestructive, fast, and accurate means of obtaining elemental information about a variety of biologically different samples located within a microhabitat.  Combining an X-ray spectrometer and a scanning electron microscope makes it possible for the environmental chemist to visualize the sample and to determine elemental concentration and spatial localization. Elemental concentrations and their distribution can be measured if consideration is given to specimen preparation and proper interpretation of the X-ray data. Analytical procedures (specimen preparation and data interpretation) and the potential of this technique as an environmental research tool are discussed.},
	author = {Todd, P. Sihanonth, D. A. Crossley, Jr., {and} K. Cromack, Jr., R. L.},
	year = {1978},
	keywords = {CWT}
}

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