Polarographic Determination of Uranium in Dust Samples
Description:
Abstract: "Samples of dust are collected from the atmosphere with a Mine Safety Appliance Co. electrostatic precipitator and analyzed for uranium by means of a dropping mercury electrode apparatus. Two to three micrograms of uranium can be detected in a cell solution volume of 1 ml. Iron, nickel and chromium present in shop dusts do not interfere. Copper may interfere if present in excess but may be removed by a sulfide precipitation. Directions for preparation of cell solution and operation of…
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Date:
August 30, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Stanton B.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department