Over the last two decades, advances in the design, miniaturization, and analytical capabilities of portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) instrumentation have led to its rapid and widespread adoption in a remarkably diverse range of applications in research and industrial fields. The impetus for this volume was that, as pXRF continues to grow into mainstream use, analysts should be increasingly empowered with the right information to safely and effectively employ pXRF as part of their analytical toolkit. This volume provides introductory and advanced-level users alike with readings on topics ranging from basic principles of pXRF and qualitative and quantitative approaches, through to machine learning and artificial intelligence for enhanced applications. It also includes fundamental guidance on calibrations, the mathematics of calculating uncertainties, and an extensive reference index of all elements and their interactions with X-rays. Contributing authors have provided a wealth of information and case studies in industry-specific chapters. These sections delve into detail on current standard practices in industry and research, including examples from agricultural and geo-exploration sectors, research in art and archaeology, and metals industrial and regulatory applications.

As pXRF continues to grow in use in industrial and academic settings, it is essential that practitioners continue to learn, share, and implement informed and effective use of this technique. This volume serves as an accessible guidebook and go-to reference manual for new and experienced users in pXRF to achieve this goal.

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Publisher

Royal Society of Chemistry

Year

2022

eBook ISBN

9781839162701

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Topic

Physical Sciences

Subtopic

Analytic Chemistry

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Principles of X-ray Fluorescence
Chapter 3 Qualitative Analysis Using pXRF
Chapter 4 Quantitative Analysis
Chapter 5 Features of Portable XRF Devices and Their Safe Handling
Chapter 6 Industrial Applications of pXRF
Chapter 7 Regulatory Applications of XRF for Elemental Analysis – Rapid Screening and Accurate Quantitative Analysis of Toxic and Nutrient Elements in Consumer Products
Chapter 8 Chemical Analysis of Natural Waters Using Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
Chapter 9 X-ray Fluorescence Applications in Agriculture
Chapter 10 Subsurface Characterization for Energy Applications
Chapter 11 In Situ X-ray Spectrometers in Space Exploration
Chapter 12 Evolution of Portable Devices: Using EDXRF to Study Works of Art
Chapter 13 Quantitative Analysis of Archaeological and Historical Brasses Using Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
Chapter 14 pXRF Analysis of Heritage Glass
Chapter 15 Reproducibility and Validity of Portable ED-XRF Instruments: A Comparison of Spectral and Quantitative Results from Belizean and Ethiopian Obsidian
Chapter 16 Uncertainty and pXRF Measurements
Chapter 17 Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and XRF
Subject Index

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