X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
scientific instrument
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gptkbp:advantage |
minimal sample preparation
rapid analysis non-destructive analysis |
gptkbp:alternativeName |
XRF spectrometer
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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
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gptkbp:inventedBy |
20th century
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gptkbp:limitation |
limited sensitivity for light elements
matrix effects requires flat samples for best results |
gptkbp:measures |
characteristic X-rays
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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
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gptkbp:usedIn |
archaeology
environmental science geology material science |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Viking_lander_experiments
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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