Millicent Nkrumah Oppong

Elemental analysis of geological materials: A review of XRF, LIBS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and AAS

Selecting an analytical technique for characterization of geologic material is a trade-off in sensitivity, elemental coverage, portability, and cost. This review discusses five important analytical techniques used in geochemistry: X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry, laser-indu...