XRF Data
Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence
The Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education at Western Michigan University archives Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) analytical elemental data from subsurface cores from the Michigan Basin. This data was generated through an instrumentation grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (Award #1636441). The data can be accessed in a variety of formats via the links below.
Raw ED-XRF Elemental Data by Well
- Please contact Dr. Steve Kaczmarek (stephen.kaczmarek@wmich.edu) or Jennifer Trout (jennifer.l.trout@wmich.edu) to request raw data.
- List of Wells with Data
Publications:
Educational Materials:
- List of educational rock and mineral samples – sample list
- PDF elemental logs of samples – XRF spectra for educational rock and mineral samples
- XRF Workshop – Bridging the Gap between Geology and Chemistry – XRF Workshop Book
Disclaimer
Every effort is made to assure accuracy in our datasets. However, because of the number and size of our inventories, and because data has been entered by many people for a very long period of time, errors are unavoidable. As such, we continually check datasets when we use them in research and correct errors as soon as they are found. MGRRE provides this information as is and makes no guarantee or warranty concerning accuracy of the information contained in the datasets. Furthermore, MGRRE makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, as to the condition of the samples or of fitness of samples and data for any particular purpose. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. Although these data have been processed successfully on computers at MGRRE, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by MGRRE regarding the use of these data on any other system, nor does the fact of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty. We always appreciate it when users let us know if they suspect an error or if they have difficulty opening any files. Please call us at (269) 387-8633 to report any concerns.