Analysis of YIG (Y3Fe5O12) L x-ray satellite lines by wavelength dispersive x-ray fluorescence (WD-XRF)

Yttrium is the most common product of nuclear fission in Uranium. The isotopes of Yttrium can be used in radiotherapeutics. The other compounds of yttrium have different Applications. Among all these compounds, YIG (Yttrium Iron Granet), also known as Y₃Fe₅O₁₂, a synthetic garnet having different magnetic properties compared to other compounds. In YIG, the iron ions exhibit different spins in two coordination sites, resulting in their magnetic behaviour. It has various Acoustic, magneto-optical and microwave applications. This paper uses wavelength Dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) to find its energy when compared to theoretical energies, Energy shifts in the compound, intensity ratios and its relatives.