Analysis of Cement

Application Brief

Analysis of Cement According to ASTM C-114

X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) is an accepted technique for analyzing cement and other materials in the cement making process. The performance requirements for analyzing hydraulic cement are described in the standard method for (wet) chemical analysis ASTM C-114.

This report describes the qualification of the SPECTROCUBE ED-XRF analyzer for the simultaneous analysis of the 13 oxides CaO, SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, SO3, MgO, Na2O, K2O, P2O5, TiO2, Mn2O3, ZnO, SrO and Cl in Portland cement according to ASTM C-114. It shows that the SPECTROCUBE meets all requirements of modern laboratories in terms of size, power, and cost as well.

Learn more in this informative application report.