Particle induced X-ray emission analysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008505",
  "term": "Particle induced X-ray emission analysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An analytical technique that uses a beam of energetic charged particles, such as protons, to excite atoms in a sample, causing them to emit characteristic X-rays. The energy and intensity of these X-rays are then measured to identify and quantify the elemental composition of the sample. This method is non-destructive and provides high sensitivity for trace elements.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "characteristic X-ray emission",
    "irradiation",
    "test portion"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 2513. 'Nomenclature for radioanalytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 2526 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466122513)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/particle-induced-x-ray-emission-analysis/"
}