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  X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry Laboratory

The Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (EDXRF) is a multielemental technique, allowing the detection of elements from Na to U with high accuracy and reproducibility. The procedure requires only a small amount of sample (1-2g), which can be analyzed with little or even without any pre-treatment.

X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry Laboratory.

KEVEX DELTA XRF ANALYST.

Due to its analytical capabilities, the EDXRF is particularly suitable for studies involving the quantification of an high number of chemical elements in a large number of samples, such as: pollution and geochemical studies.

The EDXRF unit allows the analysis of solid, powder and liquid samples with elemental concentration varying from mg/kg to 100%. The system is computer controlled and its automatic 16-position sample changer allows a fast throughput of the samples.

Moreover because of being completely non-destrutive, EDXRF is also the ideal technique for the analysis of objects with museological or archaeological interest.

Supported by a Technical Cooperation Program (International Atomic Energy Agency) a project has been approved to ugrade the spectrometer.