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X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Sulphur and Trace Elements in Coal and Oil Tar Pitches, Asphalts and Other Bituminous Compounds

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 March 2019

Vladimir Kocman*
Affiliation:
Domtar Inc. Research Centre P.O. Box 300 Senneviile (Québec) Canada H9X 3L7
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Abstract

A novel windowless sample preparation method is described which allows for X-ray fluorescence analysis of light elements (Z = 13 to 20) in coal or oil-tar pitches, asphalts and other bituminous compounds. The article also discusses blending and spiking of pitches with suitable organometallic compounds in order to prepare a range of trace-element calibration standards. The general instrumental conditions, recommended peak counting times and detection limits are also discussed.

Type
V. XRF Applications; Fuels and Lubricants, Metals and Alloys, Geological, Heavy Element, Other
Copyright
Copyright © International Centre for Diffraction Data 1986

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