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Microfluorescence X
Page author: Valérie Magnin.
Non-destructive elemental analysis technique used to identify and quantify all the elements from Na in very diverse samples: powders, liquids, solids. It is also possible to carry out chemical mapping.
| Microfluorescence X | EDAX EAGLE III | |
| Framework of use | Device used in the framework of projects at ISTerre, in collaboration with laboratories of the Grenoble Observatory or external laboratories. | |
| Elements analysed | From sodium to uranium (Z= 11 to 92). | |
| Technical specifications | Technical data : | Source : Rh 40W (maximum potential for use: 40 kV – 1mA) X-ray optics : – Polycapillary : probe size of 50µm, – Varispot : adjustable probe size from 30 to 300µm. Detector EDAX Si(Li) 30mm² : – Energy resolution : 141.2eV (Mn Kalpha) – Limits of quantification : <100ppm pour le Ni, Zn. For the other elements, see the PDF document. Large sample chamber (Ø 330 mm x 350 mm) |
| Possible types of analyses : | Qualitative, semi-quantitative analysis in standard, quantitative mode with standards or by calibration curves, Concentration profile, Chemical mapping (up to several cm²). | |
| Persons in charge of the tool Associate team |
Scientific manager : | |