X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
Equipment: Bruker S2 PUMA
Working Principle
- Sample is exposed to X-rays
- Sample emits characteristic
electrons (auger)
and X-rays (XRF)
Technical Information
- Non-destructive technique
- Chemical analysis of metals heavier than sodium
- Bulk detection of impurity metal inside a matrix (metals in glass)
- Well suited for analysis of macroscopic objects such as soils,
foods and commodity goods
XRF of Quartz Cuvet