Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Analytical Laboratories

X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry

XRF

The NBMG Analytical Laboratory uses a Philips PW1404 XRF spectrometer for routine analyses of geologic materials. Both major oxide and trace analyses are preformed using XRF. Trace analyses are performed on pressed pellets made from rock powders. Major oxides are determined on  fused disks of rock powder. 

Claisse Fluxy automated fused disk apparatus.

Resulting fused disks from Claisse Fluxy. These disks are used for Major Oxide analyses using XRF.

Philips PW1404 X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer with 12 place sample changer.

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