Open AccessImproved analytical characterization of solid waste-forms by fundamental development of laser ablation technology. 1998 annual progress report
Author(s) -
R.E. Russo
Publication year - 1998
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/13449
Subject(s) - characterization (materials science) , laser ablation , sampling (signal processing) , laser , process engineering , sample (material) , ablation , materials science , environmental science , analytical chemistry (journal) , nuclear engineering , engineering physics , nanotechnology , chemistry , computer science , engineering , optics , physics , environmental chemistry , chromatography , aerospace engineering , telecommunications , detector
'This EMSP research endeavors to understand fundamental laser-ablation sampling processes and to determine the influence of these processes on analytical characterization of EM waste-site samples. The issues germane to the EMSP are sensitivity and accuracy of analysis. These issues are researched by studying fractionation, sample transport, mass loading, and analytical system optimization. Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) is emphasized in this research because of its use throughout the DOE labs and sites. This report summarizes research performed over the first half of this three-year program. Four issues were emphasized to improve analytical sensitivity and accuracy, including the time dependent laser removal of mass from a solid sample, fractionation, particle generation and transport, and optimization of the ICP-MS for laser ablation sampling. This research has led to six journal publications.