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The Daily Use of a Basic Norelco X-Ray Spectrograph in an Aluminum Reduction Laboratory

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 March 2019

W. B. Eastman
W. B. Eastman*
Affiliation:
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation Ravenswood, West Virginia
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Abstract

Three basic methods for the daily use of the X-ray spectrograph are presented with the object of demonstrating simplicity of operation, reliability of results, and ease of use of the basic Norelco X-ray spectrograph by personnel not highly trained in the operation of such equipment. The methods to be outlined briefly are: (1) Determination of calcium fluoride in reduction cell electrolyte; (2) Analysis of cast iron for Si, P, Mn, S; find (3) Analysis of carbon materials for S, K, Ca, V, Mn, Fe, and Ni. The mechanics of the methods will be outlined with the reasons for their selection, and the operating and maintenance problems which have been encountered will be discussed.

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Research Article
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Advances in X-Ray Analysis , Volume 6: Eleventh Annual Conference on Applications of X-ray Analysis, August 8-10, 1962 , 1962 , pp. 313 - 327
Copyright
Copyright © International Centre for Diffraction Data 1962

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