An interesting and useful tutorial on X-ray analytical methods for newcomers is now available in the Materials Today Podcast. Dr. Ravi Yellepeddi (Thermo Fisher Scientific) explains the principle of X-ray fluorescence, recent progress in instruments, and the variety of applications in industry and research laboratories. The talk is around 30 min. Visit the following Web site,
http://www.materialstoday.com/characterization/podcasts/wavelength-dispersive-xray-fluorescence/