In the routine analysis of coal at the FRI, the determination of calcium and magnesium is done by an atomic absorption technique, and the determination of sodium and potassium is carried out using a flame emission technique.
Reference:
Harris, J. 1974. A modified method of analysis for calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium and coal ash. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12916 .
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Harris, JF A modified method of analysis for calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium and coal ash. 1974. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12916
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