XRF Resources & Technical Guides
Technical guidance for selecting, preparing, and interpreting XRF testing. These resources are written for engineers, materials professionals, mining and mineral-processing teams, suppliers, recyclers, and customers evaluating whether XRF is the right tool for a specific decision.
Planning an XRF Test
- How Accurate Is XRF Analysis? — practical limits involving matrix effects, heterogeneity, surface condition, calibration, and detection level.
- XRF vs ICP-OES / ICP-MS — when fast nondestructive elemental screening is useful and when a digestion-based method is a better fit.
- XRF vs XRD: Chemistry vs Crystal Structure — when the question is elemental composition versus crystalline phase or crystal structure.
- Standardless XRF & Fundamental Parameters — how FP-based quantification works and why results remain matrix- and sample-dependent.
- XRF Testing FAQ — common questions about elements, coatings, carbon, accreditation, uncertainty, and report interpretation.
Sample Preparation & Submission
- XRF Sample Preparation for Powders — why particle size, homogeneity, packing, and representative sampling matter.
- XRF Sample Submission & Shipping — sample quantities, labeling, packaging, batch IDs, return options, and shipment guidance.
- Mail-In XRF Testing — the order-to-report workflow for U.S. customers.
Application Guides
Batch & Recurring Testing
For supplier comparisons, production lots, process stages, exploration programs, R&D sets, and recurring quality checks, see Batch & Recurring XRF Testing. Consistent preparation and measurement conditions are especially valuable when the goal is comparison rather than a single isolated number.
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