CHEMICAL ANALYSIS BY XRF METHOD
Other than the reference method, instrumental method, like analysis by X-ray fluorescence, is acceptable as long as it passes the criteria set by ASTM C150 Table 1.
The spectrometer in CTC is an Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) instrument that is designed for the quantitative analysis of light elements in cement. Equipped with a powerful 50W X-ray Tube, the spectrometer delivers exceptional analytical performance in short measurement times of beads prepared using the fusion machine.
The gas fusion machine is used to produce fused beads by mixing flux with a sample that has been finely powdered and heated to temperatures of 1000°C to 1200°C in a platinum crucible.
