Concept information
Preferred term
X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
Definition
- X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is the emission of characteristic "secondary" (or fluorescent) X-rays from a material that has been excited by being bombarded with high-energy X-rays or gamma rays. The phenomenon is widely used for elemental analysis and chemical analysis, particularly in the investigation of metals, glass, ceramics and building materials, and for research in geochemistry, forensic science, archaeology and art objects such as paintings. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-ray_fluorescence)
Broader concept
Entry terms
- XRF
In other languages
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French
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fluorescence X
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FX
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SFX
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spectrométrie de fluorescence X
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spectrométrie par fluorescence des rayons X
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-SKC4WX63-V
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