title: The effect of low-temperature ashing on the structure and composition of mineral components.
abstract: To investigate the often-made statement that low-temperature ashing leaves the structure and composition of the mineral residue unaltered, 25 salts and 20 minerals were studied by X-ray diffractometry and infrared spectrophotometry. It is concluded that many substances remain unaltered, but some do not, so the statement is misleading.
authors.affiliation: Pharmaceutical Institute, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Paardenstraat 67, B-1640. Sint Genesius Rhode, Belgium.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Michotte
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Massart
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pelsmaekers