I show how an X-ray fluorescence gun works, do a teardown and failure analysis, and discuss a new kind of XRF tech now "available" on eBay.
The XRF data can be transferred from the gun to a PC, and analyzed with [ Ссылка ] I did this for several materials, but ran out of time in this video to show the software usage, which is quite involved.
Good overall description of XRF: [ Ссылка ]/Map%3A_University_Physics_III_-_Optics_and_Modern_Physics_(OpenStax)/08%3A_Atomic_Structure/8.06%3A_Atomic_Spectra_and_X-rays
Electron shell shielding described via roller derby ?! [ Ссылка ]
XRF supplies: [ Ссылка ]
MightyOhm geiger counter: [ Ссылка ]
The two XRF guns in this video were generously donated by one of my viewers. Thank you!
The Tribogenics tape-peel XRF gun on eBay: [ Ссылка ]
Applied Science on Patreon: [ Ссылка ]
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