Determination of $SiO_2$ and $ZrO_2$ in Zircon Sand by Optical Emission Spectrometer
Analytical Science and Technology / Analytical Science and Technology, (P)1225-0163; (E)2288-8985
1993, v.6 no.3, pp.275-282
Kim, Young Man
Jeong, Chan Yee
Han, Bong Han
Choi, Beom Suk
Kim,
Y. M., Jeong,
C. Y., Han,
B. H., &
Choi,
B.
S.
(1993). Determination of <TEX>$SiO_2$</TEX> and <TEX>$ZrO_2$</TEX> in Zircon Sand by Optical Emission Spectrometer. , 6(3), 275-282.
Abstract
A direct and simultaneous method to determine the $SiO_2$ and $ZrO_2$ in zircon sand of raw mineral and its treated one were studied by optical emission spectrometer using DC arc source. The synthetic standard was prepared by mixing with pure metal oxide, and it was diluted with buffer(graphite) and flux($Li_2B_4O_7$). The mixing ratio of buffer and flux and its dilution ratio to sample was investigated in order to choose the best excitation conditions. The optimum mixing and dilution ratios were 0.22:1 and 40, and the standard deviations of analytical results were 1.9% for $SiO_2$ and 4.7% for $ZrO_2$.
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Optical Emission Spectrometer,
Zircon Sand Analysis