Comparative Analysis of Testing Methods for Total and Effective Elements in Mineral Samples
The determination of total and effective elements is crucial in mineral sample analysis.This article first introduces the commonly used testing methods for total elements,including XRF,AAS,and ICPMS,and further elaborates on the main testing methods for effective state elements,such as serialization extraction,functional extraction,and active adsorption.Meanwhile,the article extensively compares the differences between the two methods in terms of purpose,application,sensitivity,accuracy,time,economic cost,and equipment requirements,providing readers with a comprehensive evaluation framework.
Total elementsAvailable state elementsX-ray fluorescence spectroscopyAtomic absorption spectroscopy