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Quantitative Phase Analysis of Devonian Shales by Computer Controlled X-Ray Diffraction of Spray Dried Samples

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 March 2019

Steven T. Smith
Affiliation:
NYS College of Ceramics Alfred, N.Y. 14802
Robert L. Snyder
Affiliation:
NYS College of Ceramics Alfred, N.Y. 14802
W. E. Brownell
Affiliation:
NYS College of Ceramics Alfred, N.Y. 14802
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Abstract

Spray drying is shown to be an effective and rapid method for preparing samples for quantitative analysis by x-ray powder diffraction. Previously intractable problems like the simultaneous analysis of multiple phases in orientation prone systems can be carried out. Using this method, and a computer controlled diffractometer, five and six phase analyses of Devonian shales can be accomplished in approximately forty minutes. A rapid and convenient method for using the absorption diffraction technique for x-ray quantitative analysis is described.

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Copyright © International Centre for Diffraction Data 1978

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