This chapter covers the use of XRF spectrometry. A very brief introduction to the theory is given followed by a summary of the capabilities of wavelength and energy dispersive instruments. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is the emission of characteristic "secondary" (or fluorescent) X-rays from a material that has been excited by being bombarded with high-energy X-rays or gamma rays. When a material is illuminated with high-energy X-rays, its atoms can become excited and emit their own. The X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer is an analytical instrument that employs X-ray technology to perform routine and minimally invasive chemical analyses of various geological materials such as rocks, minerals, sediments, and fluids. The wavelengths of these. Visit the XRF Academy and browse our diverse range of documents, videos, webinars, and other resources below to see how you can put X-ray fluorescence (XRF) to work for your specific application. Read our brochures, eBooks, and flyers to learn more about XRF and its uses in diverse applications. Atomic Spectrometric Methods of Analysis, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2025, vol.
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