• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.229-234
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• 2001

The EDXRF(Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer) technique was applied to the determination of heavy metals in welding fume. The EDXRF method designed in this study was a non-destructive analysis method. Samples were analyzed directly by EDXRF without any pre-treatment such as digestion and dilution. The samples used to evaluate this method were laboratory samples exposed in a chamber connected with a welding fume generator. The samples were first analyzed using a non-destructive EDXRF method. The samples subsequently were analyzed using AAS method to verify accuray of the EDXRF method. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possibility of the non-destructive analysis of heavy metals in welding fume by EDXRF. The results of this study were as follow: 1.When the samples were collected under the open-face sampling condition, a surface distribution of welding fume particles on sample filters was uniform, which made non-destructive analysis possible. 2. The method was statistically evaluated according to the NIOSH(National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) and HSE(Health and Safety Executive) method. 3. The overall precision of the EDXRF method Was calculated at 3.45 % for Cr, 2.57 % for Fe and 3.78 % for Mn as relative standard deviation(RSD), respectively. The limits of detection were calculated at $0.46{\mu}g$/sample for Cr, $0.20{\mu}g$/sample for Fe and $1.14{\mu}g$/sample for Mn, respectively. 4. A comparison between the results of Cr, Fe, Mn analyzed by EDXRF and AAS was made in order to assess the accuracy of EDXRF method. The correlation coefficient between the results of EDXRF and AAS was 0.9985 for Cr, 0.9995 for Fe and 0.9982 for Mn, respectively. The overall uncertainty was determined to be ${\pm}12.31%$, 8.64 % and 11.91 % for Cr, Fe and Mn, respectively. In conclusion, this study showed that Cr, Fe, Mn in welding fume were successfully analyzed by the EDXRF without any sample pre-treatment such as digestion and dilution and a good correlation between the results of EDXRF and AAS was obtained. It was thus possible to use the EDXRF technique as an analysis method of working environment samples. The EDXRF method was an efficient method in a non-destructive analysis of heavy metals in welding fume.

• 한국문화재보존과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국문화재보존과학회 2005년도 제22회 학술대회 발표 논문집
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• pp.185-189
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• 2005

• 전자공학회논문지
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• 제50권8호
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• pp.238-244
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• 2013

에너지 분산형 X-선 형광(EDXRF) 분석에서 X-선 스펙트럼에 존재하는 컨티넘(continuum)의 추정 및 제거는 필수적이다. 이를 위해 일반적으로 사용되는 알고리즘들은 많은 주의가 필요하며 복잡하다. 보통 이 알고리즘들은 제약적이거나 컨티넘의 데이터나 모양에 대한 가설을 필요로 한다. 본 논문에서는 제안된 에너지 분산형 X-선 형광 스펙트럼을 위한 효율적인 배경(background) 보정 방법은 배경 모델링과 배경 보정으로 구성된다. 이 방법은 스펙트럼에서 백그라운드영역과 피크영역을 구분하는 기본 개념을 기반으로 하며 성능향상을 위하여 SNIP알고리즘을 사용한다. 스펙트럼으로부터 배경에 속하는 점들을 획득한 후 이를 기반으로 곡선 근사화를 통해 배경을 모델링한다. 이후 획득된 배경 모델을 원 스펙트럼에서 뺌으로써 배경이 보정된 스펙트럼을 얻는다. 제안된 방법은 상대적으로 적은 사전 지식을 요구하면서 기존의 몇몇 방법들에 비해 우수한 결과를 보여주었다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.135-140
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• 2008

방풍, 시호, 천궁, 황기, 한약재 국산과 수입산 307점을 대상으로 분석과정에서 특별한 전처리 과정이 필요없는 간편하고 신속한 비파괴 분석법을 사용하여 식물 생장에 필수 원소인 다량 무기질 P, S, K, Ca의 함량을 EDXRF로 측정하고 정준판별분석을 실시한 후 원산지 판별 가능성을 검토하였다. 국산 방풍의 P, S, K, Ca 함량은 평균 12.67%, 7.51%, 60.21%, 19.61%이었고 수입산은 평균 9.72%, 20.66%, 50.29%, 19.33%였으며 국산 방풍에는 P, K 함량이 수입산에 비하여 높게 존재하였고 S는 수입산에 많았으며 Ca는 유사하였고 전체 75점의 시료 중 70점의 원산지를 정확히 판별하여 93.3%의 매우 높은 판별정확도를 나타냈다.국산 시호의 P, S, K, Ca 함량은 평균 8.91%, 6.42%, 50.18%, 34.48%였고 수입산 시호는 평균 4.35%, 12.16%, 43.40%, 40.09%이었다. 국산 시호에는 P, K 함량이 수입산보다 높았으며 S와 Ca는 수입산에서 더 높은 함량을 보였다. 국산과 수입산의 판별 정확도는 전체 70점의 분석 시료 중 67점의 원산지를 정확히 판별하여 95.7%의 높은 정확도를 나타냈다. 국산 천궁 P, S, K, Ca 함량은 평균 8.71%, 7.04%, 65.91%,18.33%이었고 수입산 천궁은 평균 11.05%, 13.79%, 51.48%, 23.69%의 함량을 나타내었다. K 함량은 국산 천궁에서 수입산보다 높은 함량을 나타냈고 P, S, Ca는 수입산에서 더 높은 함량을 보여 전체 82점의 시료 중 81점의 원산지를 정확히 판별하여 98.8%의 가장 높은 판별정확도를 나타냈다. 국산 황기의 P, S, K, Ca 함량은 평균 15.52%, 17.38%, 54.74%, 12.36%이고 수입산은 14.20%, 25.59%, 45.16%, 15.05%이었다. 국산에서 K함량이 수입산보다 높은 함량을 보였으며 S, Ca는 수입산 에서 국산보다 높은 함량을 나타내었고 P는 큰 차이가 없이 유사하였다. 전체 80점의 황기를 분석하여 70점의 원산지를 정확하게 판별하여 87.5%의 판별정확도를 보였다. 결론적으로 방풍, 시호, 천궁, 황기 모두에서 국산과 수입산간에 높은 판별정확도를 나타내 원산지 판별이 가능함을 알 수 있었다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권1호
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• pp.301-308
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• 2024

Ceramic materials are being explored as alternatives to toxic lead sheets for radiation shielding due to their favorable properties like durability, thermal stability, and aesthetic appeal. However, crafting effective ceramics for radiation shielding entails complex processes, raising production costs. To investigate local viability, this study evaluated Malaysian ceramic tiles for shielding in diagnostic X-ray rooms. Different ceramics in terms of density and thickness were selected from local manufacturers. Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) characterized ceramic compositions, while Monte Carlo Particle and Heavy Ion Transport code System (MC PHITS) simulations determined Linear Attenuation Coefficient (LAC), Half-value Layer (HVL), Mass Attenuation Coefficient (MAC), and Mean Free Path (MFP) within the 40-150 kV energy range. Comparative analysis between MC PHITS simulations and real setups was conducted. The C3-S9 ceramic sample, known for homogeneous full-color structure, showcased superior shielding attributes, attributed to its high density and iron content. Notably, energy levels considerably impacted radiation penetration. Overall, C3-S9 demonstrated strong shielding performance, underlining Malaysia's potential ceramic tile resources for X-ray room radiation shielding.

• 한국대기환경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국대기환경학회 2010년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.473-474
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• 2010

• Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.169-175
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• 2013

Measurement of the phosphorus concentration in aerosols in Beijing, which was a representative East Asian mega-city, was carried out. The optimum procedure for analyzing phosphorus in aerosols was found in this study. Recovery of phosphorus in environmental samples through the improved method was almost 100%. The concentration of phosphorus in TSP was $145{\pm}47\;ng/m^3$, with a seasonal variation showing high concentrations in winter and low concentrations in summer. The concentrations of phosphorus in $PM_{2.5}$ accounted for $35{\pm}6%$ of those in TSP, with no seasonal variations. The major source of phosphorus in aerosols in Beijing was soil dust, and additional sources of phosphorus in fine particles could be coal combustion and biomass burning.

• 복식
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• 제58권5호
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• pp.211-231
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• 2008

To conserve historic textiles, analyses of textile materials, pollutants and deterioration are prerequisite steps. Based upon analytical results, guides for conservation of historic textiles are established. In analyses of textile materials, pollutants and deterioration, there are chemical methods(burning, solubility and staining), physical methods(microscopy and density) and instrumental analysis(Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Fourier Transform Raman Spectroscopy(FT-Raman), Gas Chromatography(GC), Mass Spectroscopy(MS), X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF, WDXRF), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy(EDS), and X-Ray Diffraction(XRD), Tensile Testing Machine etc.). Combination of qualitative and quantitative analyses makes accurate diagnosis of textile condition possible. As examples of analyses and conservation of historic textiles, Chuninsan(19 century) similar to sunshade with handing down historic textile and golden decorative skirt(17 century) with excavated costume are taken.

• 보존과학연구
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• 통권19호
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• pp.159-177
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• 1998

Three-story Stone Pagoda(East) on Kamǔnsa temple constructed in A.D. 682 during the reign of King Shinmun-wang of the Unified Shilla period(668~935) was repaired by Cultural Properties Office in 1996. At that time, 27 objectsincluding sari case, small Buddha etc. were excavated. The 26 objects on foundation parts have been treated. Several objects were analyzed by EDXRF. As a result, the small Buddha of gilt bronze was proved to be an gold amalgam. The degree of gold purity was about 22K, and the excellence of gold-refining technique of that day was verified.

• Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.120-128
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• 2013

The concentration and composition of particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere can directly reflect the environmental pollution. The atmospheric pollution in some Cameroonian cities is increasing with the industrial development and urbanization. Air pollution is inherently complex, containing PM of varied size and composition. This PM exists as a dynamic cloud interacting with sunlight and is modified by the meteorology. The reflectometer and the EDXRF spectrometry are applied to determine the concentration of some specific elements at four sites in the city of Yaound$\acute{e}$. The particular aim of the present work is to put in place data base on air pollution in urban area and elaborate regulations on the emissions issued to industrial and vehicle activities. This study provides an overview of the concentration of black carbon and some specific elements in the air, which have impacts on human health. The measurement was done by distinguishing the size of particle. So that, the particle with aerodynamic diameter between $2.5-10{\mu}m$ (so-called coarse particle) and aerodynamic diameter < $2.5{\mu}m$ (so-called fine particle) were considered to obtain more information about levels of the inhalable fraction of the location. The results obtained in four locations of the city of Yaound$\acute{e}$ show that the black carbon concentration is very considerable, the element sulfur is a major pollutant and the concentration of fine particle is very greater. The results obtained of fine and coarse filters range from $5-17{\mu}g/m^3$ and $10-18{\mu}g/m^3$ for the black carbon. S, Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, As, Se and Hg are the specific findings of this work. The pollutants with a greater concentration are S, Pb, and Zn. These later seem to be non-uniformly, non-regular in some location and high compared to other countries. This work allows us to make a potential relation between pollutants and emission sources. In this framework, some suggestions have been proposed to reduce emissions for an improvement of the air quality in the environment and thus, the one of the city of Yaound$\acute{e}$.