USE OF A LARGE QUARTZ SPECTROGRAPH FOR DETERMINATION OF THORIUM YTTRIUM AND RARE EARTHS IN SILICATES

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COHEN, NE
REEVES, RD
BROOKS, RR
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[1] Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Massey University, Palmerston North
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10.1016/0039-9140(68)80205-X
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O65 [分析化学];
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070302 ; 081704 ;
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Studies were carried out on the optimum conditions for the successful use of a large quartz spectrograph for the determination of thorium, yttrium and the rare earths in silicate rocks. The best line-to-background ratios were achieved by arcing samples in a matrix of 4 % sodium chloride in carbon powder. An atmosphere of 20 % argon and 80% oxygen was used to reduce background and eliminate cyanogen band interference. An anion-exchange procedure was used to separate the rare earths from other elements. The resultant enrichment allowed use to be made of less sensitive rare earth lines in the ultraviolet end of the spectrum where the spectrographic dispersion is greater. Line interferences were studied and necessary corrections for these interferences were calculated. The technique was tested by analysing the standard rocks, G-1, W-1 and CAAS syenite. Good agreement with recommended values was obtained. © 1968.
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