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x-ray fluorescence
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x-ray fluorescence [′eks ‚rā flu̇′resĀ·əns]
(atomic physics)
Emission by a substance of its characteristic x-ray line spectrum upon exposure to x-rays. Also known as x-ray emission.


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Griffin then analyzed the structure composition of her modern faience objects using advanced instrumental techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
MAXAM, as a result of these occurrences, has budgeted funds to initiate an expanded assay program of existing drill sample splits to include Nickel Sulfide Fire Assays and Instrumental Thermal Neutron Activation analyses, and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy.
Using X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, the researchers determined that the metal flecks in the lint were composed of lead and tin (the elements of solder).
 
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