Analysis of metakaolin for cost-effective decarbonized cement using ARL X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffractometer

Application note | AN41525 Analyzing Spinel refractory MgO-Al2O3 premix using ARL X’TRA Companion XRD Author: Dr. Simon Welzmiller, Application Specialists XRD Introduction Spinel refractories—primarily magnesia–alumina (MgAl₂O₄)— periclase, corundum, or zirconia to tune creep, corrosion, and are the workhorses of high-temperature…

Application note | AN41516 Label identifier Analysis of Li hard rock ores for mining exploration using ARL X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffractometer Author Introduction Dr. Simon Welzmiller, Lithium (Li) hard rock ores, such as spodumene, petalite, and lepidolite, are primary Global…

Application note | 41526 Analysis of rare earth elements in clay using XRF and XRD Introduction Rare earth elements (REEs) are 17 elements used in dozens of high-tech applications. The global demand for REEs has surged in recent years, driven…

Application note | AN41509 X-ray diffraction Analysis of natural pozzolan in cement (CEM IV) ARL X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffraction System Introduction Author Natural pozzolans are commonly used as additives in CEM IV cement to enhance its Dr. Simon Welzmiller, Application…