ICDD Clinic - Practical X-ray Fluorescence

From theory to hands-on exercises, this course offers techniques and skills to improve lab performance. Discover the latest in cutting-edge instruments such as TXRF, hand-held devices, energy dispersive and wavelength dispersive spectrometers through live demonstrations.

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The XRF course covers the basics of X-ray spectra; instrumentation design; methods of qualitative and

quantitative analysis; specimen preparation and applications for both wavelength and energy dispersive spectrometry. The course emphasizes quantitative methods, use of automated X-ray spectrometers, review of mathematical matrix correction procedures, and new developments in XRF.