Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013070",
  "term": "Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A non-destructive analytical technique that identifies and quantifies elemental composition by measuring the energy and intensity of characteristic X-rays emitted from a sample. The sample is irradiated with X-rays, causing inner-shell electrons to be ejected and subsequently replaced by outer-shell electrons, releasing characteristic X-ray photons. This method is used for elemental analysis of solids, liquids, and powders, detecting elements from sodium to uranium.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "X-radiation",
    "X-ray fluorescence analysis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1541 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/energy-dispersive-x-ray-fluorescence-analysis/"
}