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X-ray fluorescence analysis of trace metals in solvent refined coal

Conference · · Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., Prepr.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5328611
Application of x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) to analysis of 7 coals and to SRC (solvent refined coal) from five of them showed that XRF allows simultaneous analysis of 17 elements, i.e., Si, P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Br, and Sr, in only 45 minutes. Comparison on three standard samples of XRF with atomic absorption spectroscopy for analysis of iron and with a standard Leco sulfur analyzer showed best accuracy with XRF. A linear correlation was observed between the total contents of all these elements other than sulfur and phosphorus and the ash content. The contents of all elements were much lower in SRC than in coal, with the greatest differences for Si, S, K, Ca, Ti, Cr, Fe, and Sr.
Research Organization:
Auburn Univ., AL
OSTI ID:
5328611
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem., Prepr.; (United States) Journal Volume: 22:5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English