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New Insights on Modern Age Coins by Calibration-Free Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Method and Chemometric Approaches
Abstract
The elemental composition of one- and two-rupee coins issued in different years by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was investigated using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Aiming to preserve the surfaces of coins, the LIBS technique can perform real-time analysis of latent fingerprints of samples. The study is important as it has been observed that there are specific differences in the elemental compositions of coins that are not mentioned by the RBI. The study could also be used as a reference document for identifying and avoiding the circulation of counterfeit coins. Concentrations of constituents present in these coins have been determined by the calibration-free LIBS method. Furthermore, the current report employs appropriate statistical methods like principal component analysis and partial least square regression for the interpretation of complex data obtained from LIBS experiments, both qualitatively and quantitatively. These methods yield remarkable accuracy and are proven to be sufficiently robust.
About the Authors
S. Awasthi
M. M. Mahila College at V. K. S. University
India
India
Ara
R. Kumar
C. M. P. College at University of Allahabad
India
India
Prayagraj
R. K. Pandey
School of Engineering at University of Petroleum and Energy Studies,
Energy Acres
India
India
Bidholi, Dehradun
A. Kumar Rai
University of Allahabad
India
India
Prayagraj
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Awasthi S., Kumar R., Pandey R.K., Kumar Rai A. New Insights on Modern Age Coins by Calibration-Free Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Method and Chemometric Approaches. Zhurnal Prikladnoii Spektroskopii. 2022;89(4):595.
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