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Articles | Volume 11, issue 2
Articles | Volume 11, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-11-565-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-11-565-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 11, issue 2
Review article
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13 Aug 2025
Review article |  | 13 Aug 2025

Portable X-ray fluorescence as a tool for urban soil contamination analysis: accuracy, precision, and practicality

Eriell M. Jenkins, John Galbraith, and Anna A. Paltseva

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We explored how a portable tool can quickly and affordably test city soils for harmful metals like lead and arsenic. Traditional lab methods are accurate but slow and costly. By reviewing 84 studies, we found that portable X-ray fluorescence tools work well when properly used and calibrated. This can help identify contaminated areas faster, making urban gardening safer and helping communities grow food in healthier soil.
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