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Week I - X-ray Fundamentals, Instrumentation and Qualitative Analysis
-properties of x-rays, excitation and scattering of x-rays
-dispersion of x-rays, EDX and WDX spectrometers
-detectors, pulse height selection, spectral analysis
-matrix effects: absorption and enhancement; particle size and mineralogical effects
-counting statistics and detection limits
-figure of merits and selection of instrumental parameters
-introduction to quantitative major and trace analysis
Week II - Quantitative Analysis and Method Development
-method development & good laboratory practice
-matrix corrections:
*fundamental parameters (FP)
*influence coefficients
*compensation methods
-standards and standardization
-QA/QC/Validation approaches
-GLP, GMP compliance