Preparing an XRF sample involves several key steps to ensure accurate and consistent results.
How do you make an XRF sample? 4 Simple Steps to Prepare Your Sample
1. Confirm the Sample Requirements
First, determine the size of the sample that the XRF spectrometer accepts.
Common sizes for round XRF pellets are 32 mm or 40 mm in diameter.
Note if any user intervention is required for the pellet ejection step.
2. Mill the Sample into a Fine Powder
Grind the sample into a fine powder with a grain size of less than 75 um.
This ensures optimal distribution and evenness of the X-ray fluorescence sample.
3. Prepare Solid or Liquid Samples
For solid samples, prepare them as pressed pellets or fused beads.
For liquid samples, pour the liquid into a cup and use a suitable film as a seal.
4. Press the Sample
Transfer the mixture into a pressing die and apply pressure to compress the mixture and form a pellet.
The pressing pressure typically ranges between 15 and 35 tons.
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