What Is An XRF Spectrometer?

Published: Wednesday, 25 March 2015

XRF is the abbreviation of “X-ray Fluorescence”. An XRF Spectrometer is an x-ray instrument used for routine, relatively non-destructive chemical analyses of rocks, minerals, sediments and fluids. It works on wavelength-dispersive spectroscopic principles that are similar to an electron microprobe (EPMA).

However, an XRF cannot generally make analyses at the small spot sizes typical of EPMA work (2-5 microns), so it is typically used for bulk analyses of larger fractions of geological materials. The relative ease and low cost of sample preparation, and the stability and ease of use of x-ray fluorescence spectrometers make this equipment one of the most widely used methods for analysis of major and trace elements in rocks, minerals, and sediment.

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