X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf analytical technique
gptkbp:advantage minimal sample preparation
rapid analysis
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:XRF
gptkbp:alternativeName X-ray_spectrometer
gptkbp:analyzes trace elements
major elements
minor elements
gptkbp:appliesTo liquids
solids
powders
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:X-ray_fluorescence
gptkbp:canBe portable
non-destructive
qualitative
quantitative
benchtop
in situ
ex situ
laboratory-based
gptkbp:detects characteristic X-rays
secondary X-rays
gptkbp:developedBy 20th century
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Hevesy_György
gptkbp:limitation limited sensitivity for light elements
matrix effects
gptkbp:measures elemental composition
concentration of elements
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:ASTM_E1621
gptkb:ISO_3497
gptkbp:relatedTo energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy
wavelength-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy
gptkbp:requires detector
X-ray source
calibration standards
gptkbp:usedFor quality control
chemical analysis
forensic analysis
industrial process control
elemental analysis
gptkbp:usedIn archaeology
environmental science
geology
metallurgy
material science
art conservation
gptkbp:uses primary X-ray beam
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:spectrometer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5