XRF spectroscopy

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy is an analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials. It works by directing X-rays at a sample, which causes the elements in the sample to emit their own X-rays. By measuring these emitted X-rays, scientists can identify which elements are present and in what quantities. This method is non-destructive, meaning it doesn’t alter the sample, and is widely used in fields like environmental monitoring, archaeology, and materials science to analyze everything from soil and fossils to industrial products.