WK83701 - New Test Method for Analysis of Amphibole and Serpentine Minerals in Talc and Other Bulk Mineral Powders by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

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ASTM WK83701

New Test Method for Analysis of Amphibole and Serpentine Minerals in Talc and Other Bulk Mineral Powders by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

The purpose of this test method is to determine total amphibole and/or serpentine content in talc and other milled bulk mineral products.

Transmission electron microscopy; TEM; Talc; Milled mineral products; Bulk; Mineral powder

Current interest in talc products concerning presence of amphibole and chrysotile.

Developed by Subcommittee: D22.07

Committee: D22

Staff Manager: Ashley Wiand