X-ray Photon Attenuation Measurement for Liquid Composition Monitoring
Author Information
Author(s): Sandra Everett, David J. Malcolme-Lawes
Primary Institution: Chemistry Department, King's College London
Hypothesis
Can lower energy X-ray photons be used effectively to monitor the composition of liquid mixtures in smaller-scale industrial systems?
Conclusion
The study demonstrates that X-ray attenuation is a useful technique for monitoring the composition of binary liquid mixtures.
Supporting Evidence
- The study found that X-ray attenuation can effectively monitor liquid composition in industrial settings.
- Results showed that the technique can estimate the composition of mixtures with reasonable precision.
- The method allows for monitoring of both organic liquids and ionic solutions.
Takeaway
This study shows that we can use X-rays to see how much of different liquids are mixed together, even in small amounts.
Methodology
The study used a variable energy X-ray source to measure the attenuation of X-rays passing through liquid mixtures in a flow cell.
Limitations
The absolute values of attenuation calculated may contain substantial errors due to the use of tabulated atomic scattering cross-sections.
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