Library CardBeckley, Bob ; Groenier, James Scott. 2008. Using XRF Hand-Held Devices To Detect Lead-Based Paint. 0873 2310P. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Missoula Technology and Development Center. 6 p.
Although lead-based paint has not been used in recent years, it may be lurking beneath many layers of paint that do not contain lead. Before undertaking maintenance or restoration projects that disturb painted surfaces, you should test for leadbased paint. Two types of hand-held lead detection devices, one based on radioactive isotopes and the other based on x-ray fluorescence, can detect lead based paint, even if it's buried beneath many layers of paint. This tech tip discusses the advantages and disadvantages of these two types of devices and how they could be used.
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