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X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF)

X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy is one of the most utilized techniques for elemental analysis of all kinds of samples including solids, powders, liquids, metals, drugs, sludge, etc.

Technique

X-ray fluorescence spectrometry measures the emission of fluorescence radiation to determine the elemental composition of the samples. XRF combines high accuracy and precision with simple and fast sample preparation for elemental identification from Beryllium (Be) to Uranium (U) in concentration ranges from the ppm-level up to 100 wt%.

Instrument

Olympus DELTA Handheld XRF Analyzer

  • 4W Rh X-ray tube, 200 μA current (max)
  • Non-destructive elemental analysis from Mg to U, from PPM to 100%
  • Large-Area Silicon Drift Detector
  • Optical camera and image acquisition.