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543.51:669.294
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10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-7-193-202
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A.V. Alekseev, P.V. Yakimovich Determination of impurities in tantalum by high-resolution glow discharge mass spectrometry // Proceedings of VIAM. 2026. No. 7. DOI: 10.18577/2307-6046-2026-0-7-193-202. URL: https://viam-works.ru/en/journal/2026/7/15

Determination of impurities in tantalum by high-resolution glow discharge mass spectrometry

A.V. Alekseev, P.V. Yakimovich
Abstract

In this work the impurities of 36 elements in tantalum by high-resolution glow discharge mass spectrometry (GDMS) were determined. The sample preparation for analysis is described. The corresponding equipment settings were selected to achieve maximum analytical signals from all target elements. Spectral interferences were eliminated by using high resolution. Relative sensitivity coefficients were calculated for all determined elements using X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.

Keywords
high resolution glow discharge mass spectrometry, GDMS, tantalum, nickel alloys, determination of harmful impurities
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