DIN EN 15309 E : 2007

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety remarks
5 Principle
6 Apparatus
7 Reagents
8 Interferences and sources of error
9 Sample preparation
   9.1 General
   9.2 Drying and determination of dry mass
   9.3 Preparation of pressed pellet
   9.4 Preparation of fused beads
10 Procedure
   10.1 Analytical measurement conditions
   10.2 Calibration
   10.3 Analysis of the samples
11 Quality control
   11.1 Drift correction procedure
   11.2 Blank test
   11.3 Reference materials
12 Calculation of the result
13 Test report
Annex A (informative) Semi-quantitative screening analysis
                      of waste, sludge and soil samples
Annex B (informative) Examples for operational steps of
                      the sample preparation for soil and
                      waste samples
Annex C (informative) Suggested analytical lines, crystals and
                      operating conditions
Annex D (informative) List of reference materials applicable
                      for XRF-analysis
Annex E (informative) Validation
Bibliography
National Annex (informative) Bibliography

Gives the procedure for a quantitative determination of major and trace element concentrations in homogeneous solid waste, soil and soil-like material by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometry or wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometry using a calibration with matrix-matched standards.