United States
Practical X-ray Fluorescence
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In Newtown Square, PA
Lectures
- Fundamentals of X-ray Physics
- WDX and EDX X-ray spectrometry instrumentation
- Qualitative and semi-quantitative analysis
- Introduction to quantitative analysis
- Types and sources of error
- Precision and accuracy
- Calibration strategy
- Drift, line and interelement correction application
- Fundamental parameters
- Maintaining instrument integrity
- Specimen preparation
Workshops:
- XRF instrumentation, components, scope, and comparison using live and disabled WDX and EDX instrumentation.
- Selection of parameters for operation
- Demonstration of personal computer exercises in qualitative and semi-quantitative WDX and EDX analysis
- Demonstration of personal computer exercises employing polynomial regression, line overlap, empirical and fundamental parameter corrections during calibration
- Specimen preparation lecture and demonstration of the use of mixers, grinders, presses, fusion apparatus, etcetera
- Discussion of problems encountered by participants