X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is a widely used analytical technique that can be used to identify and quantify the elemental composition of a wide range of materials, including minerals. But how does this compare to XRD and FTIR?

In civil engineering, clay often means clay soil which contains clay (and other) minerals with plasticity and cohesive properties.

Engineering geologists are essential to the Australian construction industry as they provide an understanding of the geological conditions of a given area.