In situ measurements using hand-held XRF spectrometers: a tutorial review

Abstract

Hand-held X-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrumentation has become widely used in a broad range of applications for problem solving. When used for in situ measurements (that is, instrumentation placed in contact...

Atomic spectrometry update – a review of advances in environmental analysis

“…Hand-held and portable XRFS instrumentation is widely used in a broad range of geological applications, especially in situ to provide rapid feedback in, for example, mineral exploration. A tutorial review (73 references) by Potts and Sargent 240 provided an overview of the development of hand-held XRFS and discussed some important issues that can affect the interpretation of the data produced by these instruments. This excellent review paper was intended to offer guidance to operators without extensive training in XRFS methodology, but more experienced users would also benefit from the guiding principles for the correct interpretation of hand-held-XRFS measurements.…”

2023 atomic spectrometry update – a review of advances in X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and its special applications

“…Hand-held XRF spectrometry instrumentation has become widely used in a broad range of applications for problem solving. Potts and Sargent 64 published a tutorial review for users of hand-held XRF spectrometers who did not necessarily have extensive training in XRF spectrometry methodology. A brief overview of the technique and its development was provided together with guidance and insights for promoting the reliable interpretation of hand-held XRF spectrometry data obtained in situ .…”

Handheld Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy for Field Archaeology: Characterization of Roman Wall Mortars and Etruscan Ceramics

“…A number of informative reviews on portable instrumentation that include applications to cultural heritage are available. [3][4][5][6][7] Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is one analytical technique increasing in use for archaeological and cultural heritage object analysis. 8 XRF spectrometry has certainly been the more commonplace choice for elemental analyses of these often-precious samples considering its nondestructive nature.…”

“…A number of informative reviews on portable instrumentation that include applications to cultural heritage are available. 3–7…”