X-ray fluorescence (XRF)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004186",
  "term": "X-ray fluorescence (XRF)",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A non-destructive analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of rock samples. When X-rays strike a sample, they cause atoms to emit characteristic secondary X-rays, or fluorescence, which are then detected and analyzed. XRF provides rapid, quantitative data on major and trace elements, aiding in lithological identification and chemostratigraphy.",
  "abbreviation": "XRF",
  "subject": "Formation Evaluation",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/x-ray-fluorescence-xrf/"
}