X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific instrument
gptkbp:advantage minimal sample preparation
rapid analysis
non-destructive analysis
gptkbp:alternativeName XRF spectrometer
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:ceramics
gptkb:glass
metals
minerals
polymers
soils
environmental samples
paints
alloys
liquid samples
powder samples
solid samples
gptkbp:canBe portable
handheld
benchtop
gptkbp:component gptkb:X-rays
detector
electronics
sample holder
analyzer crystal
gptkbp:detects gptkb:X-ray_fluorescence
trace elements
major elements
minor elements
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
gptkbp:inventedBy 20th century
gptkbp:limitation limited sensitivity for light elements
matrix effects
requires flat samples for best results
gptkbp:measures characteristic X-rays
gptkbp:provides quantitative analysis
qualitative analysis
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:X-ray_spectroscopy
energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy
wavelength-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy
gptkbp:requires sample preparation
calibration standards
gptkbp:usedFor elemental analysis
gptkbp:usedIn archaeology
environmental science
geology
material science
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Viking_lander_experiments
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6