Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT Micro‐X‐ray fluorescence (μXRF) has emerged as a powerful tool in forensic analysis due to its high sensitivity, detailed spectral mapping capabilities, and nondestructive nature. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the operating principles of μXRF, its applications in various forensic fields such as the analysis of gunshot residues, glass fragments, artworks, and archaeological artifacts, as well as its potential in environmental investigations. Through case studies and literature analysis, we demonstrate how μXRF significantly contributes to the resolution of complex cases by enabling the precise identification of chemical elements in samples of diverse natures. Despite its advantages, the technique also has limitations, such as the inability to analyze lighter elements and size constraints in sample chambers of the equipment.
DOI: 10.1002/wfs2.70008
Institutions: Federal Police of Brazil, Universidade de São Paulo
Language: English
Subfield: Radiation
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410769392