title: Infrared determination of barium, strontium, sodium and potassium sulphates by the pellet technique.
abstract: Methods are proposed for the infrared determination of barium, strontium, sodium and potassium sulphates by the pellet technique. The semimicro sample is mixed with 300 mg of potassium bromide, the pellet is formed, and the peak heights are determined at the appropriate peak. Barium and strontium sulphates are measured at 983 and 993 cm(-1), respectively. Sodium and potassium sulphates are both measured at 619 cm(-1). Barium and strontium sulphates can be determined in the presence of each other in ratios from 1:20 to 20:1 from the measurements at 983 and 993 cm(-1). Carbonates or nitrates do not interfere with any of the procedures.
authors.affiliation: Frankford Arsenal, Philadelphia, Pa. 19137, U.S.A.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Chasan
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Norwitz