A two-day course focusing on the key principles of energy dispersive XRF and their practical application.

Are you a current or prospective XRF user aiming to maximise the potential of your equipment? If so, we are delighted to invite you to our upcoming ED-XRF theory courses—designed to help you deepen your understanding of XRF spectrometry and enhance your practical skills.

Two Ways to Attend

We’re pleased to offer two attendance options for your convenience:

General Admission 1 (in-person)

Remote Attendance (online webinar via Microsoft Teams)

When registering, simply select the option that best suits you in the checkout.

Expert Instruction

Our courses are led by experienced specialists in XRF spectrometry. With years of practical know-how, they will guide you through the essential principles and techniques to become a proficient user of ED-XRF instrumentation.

This two-day course will focus on the key principles of energy-dispersive XRF and their practical applications. It is ideal for both existing and prospective ED-XRF users who want to build a solid foundation or advance their current knowledge. The course content applies to all types of ED-XRF spectrometers, including micro-spot instruments and hand-held XRF devices.

Energy-Dispersive XRF Theory – Day 1 Agenda | Thursday, 1st October 2026

Morning

09:30 – 10:00 | Arrival, registration, and tea/coffee

10:00 – 11:00 | XRF Basic Principles

11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee/tea break

11:15 – 12:45 | Spectrometer Configuration and the Optical Path

Afternoon

12:45 – 13:30 | Lunch

13:30 – 14:30 | The Effect of Matrix: Mass Absorption and Inter-element Effects

14:30 – 15:00 | Approaches to Quantifying Composition and FP

15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee/tea break

15:30 – 16:00 | Approaches to Quantifying Composition and FP (cont.)

16:00 – 16:30 | Open session for questions and discussion

Energy-Dispersive XRF Theory – Day 2 Agenda | Friday, 2nd October 2026

09:00 – 09:30 | Arrival, registration, and tea/coffee

09:30 – 10:30 | Spectral Corrections and Spectral Impurity

10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee/tea break

10:45 – 12:30 | Counting Statistical Error and LLD

Afternoon

12:30 – 13:15 | Lunch

13:15 – 15:00 | Calibration Strategies for Quantitative Analysis

15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee/tea break

15:15 – 16:00 | Calibration Strategies for Quantitative Analysis (cont.)

16:00 – 16:30 | Open session for questions and discussion

Course Speakers

John Austin – XRF Applications Specialist

John is an expert in Energy-Dispersive XRF (ED-XRF), Wavelength-Dispersive XRF (WD-XRF), Micro-XRF for small spot analysis, and XRF sample preparation solutions. With over ten years of diverse laboratory experience, he has worked across industries including aerospace, academia, waste management, metals, ceramics, cements, fuels, and battery research. John excels in developing methods, creating high-performance calibrations tailored to customer needs, and providing crucial support whenever required.

Konstantin Brendgens – FLUXANA GmbH

Since 2002, FLUXANA has offered a wide range of XRF accessories—cups, foils, chemicals, and calibration standards—alongside sample preparation equipment such as fusion kits, mills, and presses. Drawing on years of XRF analysis experience, FLUXANA provides end-to-end solutions for achieving optimal XRF sample preparation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to broaden your XRF expertise with guidance from industry-leading specialists. Register now, and be sure to select your preferred attendance mode—General Admission 1 (in-person) or Remote Attendance (online webinar)—at checkout.

We look forward to welcoming you!

For more information please visit the SciMed event page: https://www.scimed.co.uk/xrf-theory-courses-2026/ (https://www.scimed.co.uk/xrf-theory-courses-2026/)

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