Book Description
The report is the fifth in a series of annual progress reports of the Spectrochemical Analysis Section of the Analytical Chemistry Division of the National Bureau of Standards. Briefly discussed is research on the following topics:Optical spectrometry (High-aperture spectrograph, Microanalysis in the DC arc); Electron probe microanalysis (New technique and instrumentation for target current scanning, Color composite X-ray scans); X-ray fluorescence spectrometry; Spark source mass spectrometry (New pump for plate prepump section, Use of 100-mesh grids to remove matrix line broadening, Homogeneity testing of iron in high purity gold SRM 685, Survey analysis of a steel sample, Trace characterization of spark source ion samples of SRM platinum 681); Preconcentration techniques (High purity metals, Ingot iron and steels, Simulated lunar glasses, Ultra-pure liquid reagents).