Work ItemASTM WK83701
New Test Method for Analysis of Amphibole and Serpentine Minerals in Talc and Other Bulk Mineral Powders by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
1. Scope
The purpose of this test method is to determine total amphibole and/or serpentine content in talc and other milled bulk mineral products.Keywords
Transmission electron microscopy; TEM; Talc; Milled mineral products; Bulk; Mineral powderRationale
Current interest in talc products concerning presence of amphibole and chrysotile.