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DETERMINATION OF OXYGEN IN YTTRIUM FLUORIDE BY A VACUUM DISTILLATION TECHNIQUE

Journal Article · · Analytical Chemistry (U.S.) Formerly Ind. Eng. Chem., Anal. Ed.
OSTI ID:4166596

A conventional vacuum fusion gas analysis unit is used for the determination of oxygen in yttrium fluoride. The yttrium fluoride ia distilled from the furnace, leaving the less volatile oxygen-containing compounds to be reduced by the carbon crucible. Recoveries of oxygen are quantitative when a liquid reaction medium is provided for the reduction. The effect of platinum as the bath medium on the rate of carbon monoxide evolution is discussed. (auth)

Research Organization:
Ames Lab., Ames, Iowa
NSA Number:
NSA-14-015604
OSTI ID:
4166596
Journal Information:
Analytical Chemistry (U.S.) Formerly Ind. Eng. Chem., Anal. Ed., Journal Name: Analytical Chemistry (U.S.) Formerly Ind. Eng. Chem., Anal. Ed. Vol. Vol: 32; ISSN ANCHA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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