A review of pXRF (field portable X-ray fluorescence) applications for applied geochemistry

B Lemiere - Journal of Geochemical Exploration, 2018 - Elsevier
In the last thirty years, portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) has grown from prototypes to
being a key technique for field geochemical analyses, especially for mining and …

[HTML][HTML] Application of field-portable geophysical and geochemical methods for tracing the Mesozoic-Cenozoic vein-type fluorite deposits in shallow overburden areas …

H Zou, QM Pei, XY Li, ST Zhang, B Ware, Q Zhang… - Ore Geology …, 2022 - Elsevier
Fluorite deposits are widespread throughout eastern China and commonly occur in vein
systems. These vein-type fluorite deposits are the primary source of fluorine worldwide and …

Resolution of geochemical and lithostratigraphic complexity: a workflow for application of portable X-ray fluorescence to mineral exploration

L Fisher, MF Gazley, A Baensch… - Geochemistry …, 2014 - lyellcollection.org
Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) technology can be used to collect large amounts of multi-
element data rapidly at relatively low cost and has been widely embraced within the …

Portable X-ray fluorescence measurements on exploration drill-cores: comparing performance on unprepared cores and powders for 'whole-rock'analysis

A Bourke, PS Ross - … : Exploration, Environment, Analysis, 2016 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
One geoscience application of portable XRF (pXRF) technology is acquiring 'whole-
rock'analyses of unmineralized or weakly mineralized rock cores for major oxides and trace …

Performance comparison of portable XRF instruments

NW Brand, CJ Brand - 2014 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Portable XRF instruments are effective tools to provide 'fit for purpose'qualitative chemical
data that are precise but typically very inaccurate. Under standardized test conditions, the …

Analysis of powdered reference materials and known samples with a benchtop, field portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) spectrometer: evaluation of performance and …

SJ Piercey, MC Devine - 2014 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Powdered international reference materials and samples with previously obtained
conventional geochemical data were analysed using a benchtop portable X-ray …

Use and calibration of portable X-Ray fluorescence analysers: application to lithogeochemical exploration for komatiite-hosted nickel sulphide deposits

M Le Vaillant, SJ Barnes, L Fisher… - Geochemistry …, 2014 - lyellcollection.org
Portable X-Ray Fluorescence (pXRF) analysers allow on-site geochemical analysis of rock
powders and drill core. The main advantages of pXRF analysis over conventional laboratory …

Improving lithological discrimination in exploration drill-cores using portable X-ray fluorescence measurements:(1) testing three Olympus Innov-X analysers on …

PS Ross, A Bourke, B Fresia - 2014 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) analysers are increasingly popular tools for
geoscientific applications, including mineral exploration. One promising application …

The use of pXRF for light element geochemical analysis: a review of hardware design limitations and an empirical investigation of air, vacuum, helium flush and …

C Adams, C Brand, M Dentith, M Fiorentini… - Geochemistry …, 2020 - lyellcollection.org
Light element data are required for robust and accurate lithogeochemical interpretations and
are important components in the study of hydrothermal alteration and mineralization …

XRF and LIBS for Field Geology

B Lemière, RS Harmon - Portable Spectroscopy and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The possibility of obtaining geochemical and mineralogical information while engaged in
geological field investigations has been one of most important advances in geochemistry …