Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (pXRF)

Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (pXRF) is a handheld device used to analyze the elemental composition of materials quickly and non-destructively. It works by emitting a small amount of x-ray energy onto a sample, which causes the atoms within to emit characteristic fluorescence. The device detects these signals to identify and quantify elements present, such as metals, minerals, or other substances. pXRF is widely used in fields like environmental testing, archaeology, metal recycling, and materials science because it provides rapid, on-site analysis without damaging the sample.