K-alpha line
The characteristic X-ray emitted when an electron drops from the L-shell to fill a K-shell vacancy. Brightest line for most elements; the workhorse line in EDXRF.
The characteristic X-ray emitted when an electron drops from the L-shell to fill a K-shell vacancy. Brightest line for most elements; the workhorse line in EDXRF.
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