Field portable XRF analysis of environmental samples.
One of the critical factors for successfully conducting contamination characterization, removal, and remedial operations at hazardous waste sites is rapid and appropriate response to analyze samples in a timely fashion. Turnaround time associated with off-site analysis is often too slow to support efficient utilization of the data. Field portable X-ray fluorescence (FPXRF) techniques provide viable and effective analytical approaches to meet on-site analysis needs for many types of environmental samples. Applications include the in situ analysis of metals in soils and sediments, thin films/particulates, and lead in paint.
Lockheed Martin Technology Services Group, Environmental Services/REAC, 2890 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837, USA.
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D002138:Calibration; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012044:Regression Analysis; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012989:Soil Pollutants / Q000032:analysis*; D013052:Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission
D012989:Soil Pollutants