Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis

X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

“…As has been remarked in previous annual reviews, XRF has become one of the standard techniques used for the routine analysis of geological samples, a theme continued by Potts, 360,361 who showed that XRF and ICP-MS was the combination of techniques most widely adopted for routine geochemical analysis, although arguing that microprobe techniques were most likely to have a more signi®cant impact on advances in geochemistry in future years. The role and capabilities of EDXRF were reviewed by Bacso et al 362 The widespread use of WDXRF in the routine analysis of rocks is not, as might be expected, illustrated by a large number of reports published within the reviewing period, since the method is now well established and few innovations are possible using normal laboratory instrumentation. However, Borkhodoev 363 reported on the XRF determination of Nb, Rb, Sr, Y and Zr in rocks to 2±3 mg g 21 detection limits.…”