wavelength-dispersive XRF

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf analytical technique
X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
gptkbp:advantage high spectral resolution
low detection limits
gptkbp:alternativeName WDXRF
gptkbp:analyzes trace elements
major elements
minor elements
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:energy-dispersive_XRF
gptkbp:detects crystal monochromator
wavelength-dispersive spectrometer
gptkbp:distinctFrom energy-dispersive XRF uses solid-state detectors
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label wavelength-dispersive XRF
gptkbp:inventedBy 20th century
gptkbp:limitation matrix effects
requires flat, homogeneous samples
sample preparation may be required
gptkbp:output elemental composition
concentration of elements
gptkbp:principle measures characteristic X-rays emitted by elements
gptkbp:requires gptkb:X-rays
detector
analyzer crystal
gptkbp:type liquids
solids
powders
gptkbp:usedFor elemental analysis
gptkbp:usedIn environmental science
geology
material science
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:XRF
gptkb:total_reflection_XRF_(TXRF)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7