Quantitative X-ray Fluorescence analysis of major and trace elements in rock samples at Tono Geoscience Center

Shimizu, Mayuko; Sano, Naomi; Shibata, Kenji*

JAEA-Testing 2016-004, 40 Pages, 2017/02

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X-ray fluorescence analysis is one of the methods commonly used to reveal whole-rock chemical composition, which is basic information of rock samples. This report shows methods to prepare glass beads of fused samples and to use the X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (Rigaku ZSX Primus II) housed in Tono Geoscience Center, and the evaluation of precision and accuracy of the measurement.