Discover the three main coating types: Architectural, Industrial, and Special Purpose. Learn their applications, trade-offs, and how to select the right one for your project.
XRF is a non-destructive analytical technique used for rapid elemental composition analysis, from sodium to uranium, ideal for quality control and material ID.
Discover X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), the leading non-destructive technique for elemental analysis. Learn how it works, its key strengths, and its limitations.
Learn the key units for coating thickness: microns (µm) and mils. Understand their differences, conversions, and how to avoid costly measurement errors.
Learn how XRF technology enables non-destructive, real-time analysis of heavy metals in soil, air, and water for faster environmental monitoring and compliance.
Understand the key differences between XRF (elemental analysis) and XRD (crystalline structure analysis) to select the right technique for your material characterization needs.
Discover why modern XRF analyzers are radiation-safe with built-in safety features like proximity sensors and interlocks, when used correctly by trained operators.
Learn the XRF analysis procedure: from meticulous sample preparation to qualitative and quantitative scanning for precise elemental composition results.
Explore the key limitations of XRF analysis, including light element detection, surface-level analysis, matrix effects, and sample preparation trade-offs.
Learn how to minimize XRF analysis errors. Discover the critical role of sample preparation, contamination control, and method selection for accurate data.
Explore the key limitations of XRF analysis, including poor light element detection, surface sensitivity, and sample preparation trade-offs that affect accuracy.
Learn to interpret XRF results: understand qualitative vs. quantitative analysis, matrix effects, and key limitations for accurate material characterization.