Publisher © Czech Geological Survey, ISSN: 2336-5757 (online), 0514-8057 (print)
Possibilities and use of the portable XRF spectrometer in construction of derived geological maps of the Czech Republic at the 1 : 25 000 scale: an example of arsenic distribution in the southern part of the Doupovské hory Mts.
Abstract
The XRF spectrometry is currently a popular method in Earth sciences namely in basic geological research, geological exploration, sedimentology, geology, environmental geology thanks to the portable devices developed. This method makes possible rapid definition of prospective areas for planning of subsequent technical works like drilling or trenching in ore exploration. Within the environmental applications, it is possible to quickly determine the extent of contamination in soils, stream sediments or vegetation. The portable XRF spectrometer has been used in the project of the Czech Geological Survey "Construction of basic geological map of the Czech Republic and the derived special maps" to create maps of soil geochemistry. In addition to geology, this type of device is used to determine, e.g., lead content in paintings and content of heavy metals in scrap or in various archaeological materials.
