Micro XRF is an advanced analytical technique that uses focused X-ray beams to excite atoms in a sample. This causes them to emit characteristic secondary (or fluorescent) X-rays. This fluorescence is characteristic of the elemental composition of the minerals, allowing for precise identification and quantification. The automation aspect involves sophisticated software and robotics that enable high-throughput analysis, minimal human intervention, and real-time data processing.
Micro X-ray Fluorescence spectroscopy (μXRF) is a rapid and non-destructive technique used to quickly acquire qualitative and quantitative geochemical data at high spatial resolution (i.e. μm scale). Micro-XRF analysis is an ideal method for element and mineral mapping large samples (19 x 16cm) with little to no sample preparation. Elements ranging from sodium (Na) to uranium (U) can be measured with quantification limits down to parts per million. These qualitative element maps show the spatial variation and abundance of major, minor and trace elements and enable small-scale textural and compositional features to be identified, including those that are not visibly discernible.
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