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Determination of the common and rare alkalies in mineral analysis

January 1, 1934

Methods are described which afford a determination of each member of the alkali group and are successful in dealing with the quantities of the rare alkalies found in rocks and minerals. The procedures are relatively rapid and based chiefly on the use of chloroplatinic acid, absolute alcohol and ether, and ammonium sulfate. The percentages of all the alkalies found in a number of minerals are given.

Publication Year 1934
Title Determination of the common and rare alkalies in mineral analysis
DOI 10.1021/ac50092a023
Authors R. C. Wells, R. E. Stevens
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Industrial And Engineering Chemistry Analytical Edition
Index ID 70010912
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse