Characterization of Materials Using X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy

This chapter provides an in-depth discussion of two effective analytical methods that are frequently employed for elemental analysis and chemical characterisation: X-Ray fluorescence (XRF) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The non-destructive XRF spectroscopy allows for both qualitative and quantitative study of a wide range of materials, including metals, ceramics and geological samples. EDS provides micro-scale spatial resolution, making it indispensable for analyzing heterogeneous samples and detecting trace elements. Key aspects like principle, working and various components involved applications of these techniques from the environmental monitoring, materials science, and archaeology sectors are presented.