Download Poster: Complete soil and sediment analysis with WDXRF

Geological samples are formed by constant deposits of inorganic and organic materials over millions of years. As layer of deposit accumulate upon layer, the weight creates pressure and increased temperature creating rocks or other formations. Over time, these formations are eroded and carried away by rain, wind and snow and deposited in streams and lake beds.

Analysis of these materials is of importance as it gives not only indications of the mineral bodies present, but also environmental contaminates. Analysis of soil and sediment samples encompasses a vast variety of material and matrix types, with many elements to be analyzed having concentrations ranging from parts per million (ppm) levels to major weight percentages of the composition.

Soil and Sediment Analysis with WDXRF

These attributes make accurate quantitative analysis ideal for wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF).

What you will learn from this poster:

  • Sample preparation method
  • Instrument specifications
  • Concentration ranges
  • Limits of detection and precision

Download the poster to see how to obtain the highest accuracy for the major and minor elements using the ARL PERFORM’X WDXRF Spectrometer.

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