XRF is a non-destructive and quick analytical tool to determine the chemical elements present in the specimen. In particular, it combines low detection limit (particularly in the case of heavy elements) with quick and easy sample preparation.
Microsectioning and materialographic inspection are mandatory in different verification and qualification standards issued by international agencies and public bodies such as the European Space Agency (ESA), the Defense and Logistics Agency (MIL DLA specifications) and the IPC...
