MRI: Acquisition of a Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer for Use in Undergraduate Materials and Forensic Research and Education

技术摘要本提案中概述的工作旨在创建使用波长色散X射线荧光(WDXRF)光谱分析的非破坏性高分辨率成分分析的多用户设施。该设施将加强现有的研究和教育项目，特别是那些研究电绝缘或含有轻元素的材料的项目，并加强新的跨学科项目的开发。WDXRF允许从Be到U的定量元素分析，光斑大小可在500~35 mm之间变化。该仪器可以在从1ppm到10%的广泛浓度范围内提供可靠的结果，并对厚度从SUBä到50&amp；m的材料提供可靠的结果。获得该仪器将允许推进几个重要的研究项目，例如使用组合技术来研究Max相的基本化学/结构/性能关系，Max相是一组有趣的化合物，具有独特的耐火和摩擦学性能组合。它还将被用来研究磁流变弹性体循环降解的机理。该仪器将通过对智利半干旱地区发现的骨骼进行生物考古调查，在重建该地区的生活模式和文化适应方面发挥重要作用。此外，WDXRF还将用于研究化学计量比在微波和致动器应用的氧化物材料上的作用。增加仪器还有可能提高当地的经济，因为它可以用于对位于罗文大学校园的南泽西科技园新建的创新中心制造的新电子设备的无损测试。非技术摘要本提案中概述的工作旨在创建一个多用户设施，用于使用波长色散X射线荧光(WDXRF)光谱无损绘制化学成分图。该设施将加强现有的研究和教育项目，特别是那些研究含有碳和氧等轻元素的材料的项目。特别是，该仪器将用于推动保护涂料新材料的开发，研究磁性橡胶的降解过程，优化用于蜂窝通信的新型材料，并进一步了解智利古代文化的生活方式。该仪器将被许多学生在各种课程中使用，并将成为即将到来的法医辅修课程的重要组成部分。收购这一工具还将通过南泽西科技园的校园创新中心提高我们吸引高科技公司到该地区的能力，从而增强当地经济。

Technical AbstractThe work outlined in this proposal aims to create a multiple user facility for non-destructive high-resolution compositional analysis using wavelength dispersive x-ray florescence (WDXRF) spectroscopy. The facility will enhance existing research and educational programs particularly those investigating materials that are electrically insulating or contain light elements as well as enhance the development of new interdisciplinary programs. WDXRF allows quantitative elemental analysis from Be to U with a spot size that can be varied between 500 μm and 35 mm. The instrument can provide reliable results over a wide range of concentrations from 1 ppm to tens of percent and for materials with thicknesses from sub Å to 50μm. Acquisition of the instrument will allow the advancement of several important research projects such as the use of combinatorial techniques to investigate the fundamental chemical/structural/property relationships in MAX phases, an interesting set of compounds with a unique combination of refractory and tribological properties. It will also be used to investigate the mechanism of degradation of magnetorheological elastomers by cycling. The instrument will be essential in reconstructing life patterns and cultural adaptation in the semiarid regions of Chile through bioarchaeological investigations of bones found in that region. In addition, WDXRF will be used to study the role of stoichiometry on oxide-based materials for microwave and actuator applications. Adding the instrumentation also has the potential to enhance the economy of the local region as it can be used for non-destructive testing of new electronic devices fabricated at the newly constructed Innovation Center at the South Jersey Technology Park located on the Rowan University campus.Non-Technical AbstractThe work outlined in this proposal aims to create a multiple user facility for non-destructive mapping of chemical composition using wavelength dispersive x-ray florescence (WDXRF) spectroscopy. The facility will enhance existing research and educational programs particularly those which investigate materials that contain light elements like carbon and oxygen. In particular, this instrument will be used to advance the development of new materials for protective coatings, examine the degradation process of ?magnetic rubber?, optimize novel materials for cellular communication, and further our understanding of the lifestyle of the ancient cultures of Chile. This instrument will be used by many students in a variety of courses and will be an important part of the upcoming minor in Forensic Science. The acquisition of this instrument will also enhance the local economy by improving our ability to attract high-tech companies to the region through the on-campus Innovation Center at the South Jersey Technology Park.