Energy-Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry: Undergraduate Applications in Geology and Geochemistry

对技术的“动手”理解， 全岩地球化学分析的应用是必不可少的 这是地质学本科生准备工作的一部分。 的 Trinity大学地质系将整合一个 能量色散X射线荧光光谱仪系统（ED-XRF） 纳入本科课程。 所有最终 职业生涯可能需要应用地球化学原理 会被多次使用这种技术 的 仪器将被用作课程和研究的工具， 强调其在解决地质问题中的应用，包括 火成岩、变质岩和沉积岩及矿石的成因 存款 该计划的发展将通过以下方式实现： 购买一台能够产生 硅酸盐岩石的多元素定量分析。

A "hands-on" understanding of the techniques and applications of whole-rock geochemical analysis is an essential part of a student's undergraduate preparation in Geology. The Department of Geology at Trinity University will integrate an energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometer system (ED-XRF) into its undergraduate curriculum. All students whose eventual careers might require the application of geochemical principles will be exposed to the multiple uses of this technique. The instrument will be used as a tool in courses and research, with an emphasis on its use in solving geologic problems including the origin of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks and ore deposits. Development of the program will be achieved through the acquisition of an ED-XRF which has capability to produce quantitative, multi-element analyses of silicate rocks.