Xrf Analysis of Ceramics, Minerals and Allied Materials

by Bennett, Harry; Oliver, Graham J.

• ISBN13: 9780471934578
• ISBN10: 0471934577
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1992-11-03
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

An introduction and guide to the analysis of mineral type materials and products using the fused, cast bead technique. Coverage includes spectrometric parameters and the analytical procedures for a wide range of substances, essential laboratory equipment and its correct use, processes involved in ignition and decomposition loss by fusion and their chemistry.

Author Biography

Harry Bennett and Graham J. Oliver are the authors of XRF Analysis of Ceramics, Minerals and Allied Materials, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction	p. 1
Apparatus and Equipment	p. 13
Determination of Non-XRF Elements	p. 39
Loss on Ignition	p. 47
Decomposition of Samples by Fusion	p. 67
Selection of Instrument Parameters	p. 95
Element Line Selection	p. 105
The Standard Procedure	p. 145
Calibration	p. 155
Presentation of the Sample Bead and Completion of the Analysis	p. 177
Routine Techniques for Material Types	p. 185
Procedures for Silica/Alumina Range Materials	p. 193
Procedures for Calcium-rich Materials	p. 201
Procedures for Magnesium-rich Materials	p. 215
Procedures for Zircon-bearing Materials	p. 223
Procedures for Various Oxides and Titanates	p. 227
Procedures for Glasses, Glazes and Frits	p. 231
Procedures for Reduced Materials	p. 239
Procedures for Samples of Unknown Composition	p. 251
Appendix I Loss on Ignition Techniques	p. 261
Appendix II Specific Fusion Techniques	p. 267
Appendix III Problem Elements or Oxides	p. 271
Appendix IV Certified Reference Materials	p. 273
Appendix V Laboratory Accreditation	p. 287
Index	p. 291
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