targets for PIXE analysis preconcentrated from water samples. Elements such as Fe, Co, Ni,
Cu, Ag, Cd, Hg, Pb, Bi were preconcentrated as carbamate chelates at pH= 9 and V, Se, Mo
were collected as carbamate chelates at pH= 4, by use of a collector precipitation (Pd or Cu,
that acts as internal standard). Measurements of targets from single-element and multi-
element solutions were performed. Detection limits were evaluated.