Analysis of Clinker and Cement using XRF techniques

 

One of the most important applications of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry is the analysis of cement in a production environment. Usually wavelength dispersive instruments are preferred because of their precision, accuracy, speed and long-term stability. In recent years, more and more Energy-Dispersive XRF (EDXRF) instruments are installed as well. In large cement plants EDXRF is often set up as a backup of Wavelength Dispersive XRF (WDXRF) while smaller plants might employ EDXRF as their sole XRF for production control.

Thermo Scientific combined XRF-XRD spectrometers can be used to perform essential screening of incoming raw materials for the cement-making processes. They are also used to continuously monitor the composition of raw meal blends and clinkers to prevent process disruption and obtain suitable cement end products.

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APPLICATION NOTES

Cement analysis according to ASTM C114 with the ARL QUANT’X EDXRF Spectrometer Determination of limestone addition in cement manufacture Analysis of cement related materials Analysis of clinker and cement

 

 

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