Books by Ron (International Centre for Diffraction Data Jenkins

When bombarded with X-rays, solid materials produce distinct scattering patterns similar to fingerprints. X-ray powder diffraction is a technique used to fingerprint solid samples, which are then identified and cataloged for future use-much the way the FBI keeps fingerprints on file.

X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF) is a method of "fingerprinting" and identifying solid and liquid samples. Written by the leading international expert in the field, this totally-revised update provides an up-to-the-minute review of the progress of XRF in the last ten years, covering history, design, application, and interpretation.