XRF spectra can be used as a way to measure the quality of glass. The Specac Manual Hydraulic Press enables the best possible spectra.
The most basic form of glass is fused silica (SiO2) but modern-day industries add different oxides and components to reduce cost, such as flux materials sodium sulfate and carbonate (~15%), a stabilizer like limestone (~10%) and other oxides like iron, chromium or copper.
The key question is how do we measure these additives for quality assessment? X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) is the best technique to detect even the minor concentrations of elements in a sample
Photochrom, limestone, sodium sulfate and sand are the typical raw materials for glass production. This application note shows how you can prepare these raw materials for XRF analysis, using the Specac 25 Ton Manual press and the P6 ball-mill.
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