Applications

A wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy technique for iron ore analysis is described that minimises analysis time.

Substantial improvement in the detection efficiency of Na and Mg in milk formula can be made when using a silicon drift detector with a graphene window.

Tourmalines are well-known, valuable gemstones available in a variety of colours.

In this application note, pyrite impurities and major elements distribution in a commercial lapis lazuli pendant are studied.

This application note describes complete soil and sediment analysis with the Thermo Scientific ARL PERFORM’X WDXRF spectrometer.

Raman and XRF microscopies are used to study meteorites.

EDXRF instrumentation is ideal for determining concentrations of multiple elements on air filters in compliance with US EPA requirements.

Analysis of heavy metals and toxic elements as traces in aqueous solutions demands high sensitivity and accuracy of measurement.

This application note discusses the advantages of this WDXRF spectrometer for quantification of nickel ores.

This note describes total oxide X-ray analysis with Thermo Scientific ARL 9900 IntelliPower Series simultaneous/sequential X-ray fluorescence spectrometers.

This Application Note demonstrates the analysis of chlorine (Cl) in oil according to ASTM D4929 except that a rhodium anode tube has been used.

XRF spectrometry determines chemical composition in materials with high accuracy and minimum sample preparation, and is a preferred technique in process and quality control.

Pelletised samples exhibited stronger signal intensities for the lightest elements compared to loose powders.

In this application note the effect of PPO concentration on the luminescence decay profile of the LAB/PPO system is investigated using time-resolved X-ray excited luminescence spectroscopy.

A new application report from Applied Rigaku Technologies presents a method for the investigation of unknown sample materials by EDXRF for industrial forensics analyses.

A new application report from Applied Rigaku Technologies details the elemental analysis of carbon black and related products by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence.