Experimental and theoretical studies of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy emission from iron oxide: Studies of atmospheric effects

We report on a comprehensive study of the emission spectra from laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) measurements on iron oxide. Measurements have been made of the emission from Fe2O3 under atmospheres of air, He, and Ar, and at different atmospheric pressures. The effect of varying the time...

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Published in:Spectrochimica acta. Part B: Atomic spectroscopy 2016-08, Vol.122, p.85-92
Main Authors: Colgan, J., Barefield, J.E., Judge, E.J., Campbell, K., Johns, H.M., Kilcrease, D.P., McInroy, R., Clegg, S.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmospherics
Atomic physics
Barometric pressure
Emission
Emission analysis
Emission spectroscopy
INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Iron oxides
Laser induced breakdown
LIBS
LTE modeling
Matrix effects
Spectroscopy
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Summary:We report on a comprehensive study of the emission spectra from laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) measurements on iron oxide. Measurements have been made of the emission from Fe2O3 under atmospheres of air, He, and Ar, and at different atmospheric pressures. The effect of varying the time delay of the measurement is also explored. Theoretical calculations were performed to analyze the plasma conditions and find that a reasonably consistent picture of the change in plasma temperature and density for different atmospheric conditions can be reached. We also investigate the sensitivity of the OI 777nm emission lines to the plasma conditions, something that has not been explored in detail in the previous work. Finally, we also show that LIBS can be used to differentiate between FeO and Fe2O3 by examining the ratio of the intensities of selected Fe emission to O emission lines. •LIBS plasma of iron oxide•Exploration of atmospheric effects•Theoretical modeling supports measured emission spectra•Sensitivity of O emission lines to plasma temperature•LIBS used to distinguish between FeO and Fe2O3
ISSN:0584-8547
1873-3565
DOI:10.1016/j.sab.2016.05.016