The effect of low-temperature ashing on the structure and composition of mineral components.
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.
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Pharmaceutical Institute, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Paardenstraat 67, B-1640. Sint Genesius Rhode, Belgium.
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Pelsmaekers
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