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XRF X-ray fluorescence spectrometer

Methods IGW, Müller-Sigmund

XRF X-ray fluorescence spectrometer Model: PHILIPS PW2404
Unit and Room: Mineralogy, Lab Build., R. 01006
Responsible: Isolde Schmidt (Dr. Hiltrud Müller-Sigmund)
Fluorescence spectrometry Further information: http://www.minpet.uni-freiburg.de

Short Description:

Nominally non-destructive bulk elemental analyses of elements with  Z>8 in solids;
powder press tablets or fused disks required

Picture of the Equipment

XRF X-ray fluorescence spectrometer

Available Experiments/Techniques:

- 4kW Rh X-ray source
-6 analyzer crystals (LiF220, LiF200, Ge111, PE002, PX-1 and PX-4)
- 3 detectors (argon flow proportional and scintillation detectors, sealed xenon detector)

Special Equipment:

- automatic sample changer for 84 samples
- SuperQ 4.0 software

Measurements on the equipment are currently done by: Trained scientific service personal
 
Recent Publications, where this instrument was
important (citation):


 
Typical problems that may be solved with this instrument: bulk elemental composition of solids

 

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