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Chlorine (Cl) and sulfur (S) in cement

AppNote XRF1250: analysis of chlorine (Cl) and sulfur (as SO₃) in cement

Background

Monitoring proper levels of chlorine is especially vital in producing cement. Soluble chlorine, most often CaCl₂, can be added to concretes and cements as an accelerating agent for faster strength development or shorter setting times. However, the presence of chlorine in reinforced concrete can cause corrosion of the steel reinforcing material, possibly causing premature structural damage. Sulfur in cement is often monitored during the addition of gypsum to the mixtures. The sulfur content in part determines drying rates and strength, as well as the ability of the cement to dry under water. For these reasons it is vital to monitor and control both the chlorine and sulfur levels. To meet this analytical need, Rigaku offer a small, simple to use benchtop EDXRF system ideal for use along the production and QC processes in a cement plant.

EDXRF products from Rigaku

High-performance, Cartesian-geometry EDXRF elemental analyzers for measuringes Na to U in solids, liquids, powders and thin films

Variable collimator small spot 60 kV EDXRF system featuring QuantEZ software.

60 kV EDXRF system featuring QuantEZ software and optional standardless analysis

Low-cost EDXRF elemental analyzer measures Na to U in solids, liquids, powders and thin-films

Performance EDXRF elemental analyzer measures Na to U in solids, liquids, powders and thin-films

EDXRF spectrometer with powerful Windows® software and optional FP.

Scanning multi-element process coatings analyzers for web or coil applications

EDXRF multi-element process analyzer; analyze aluminum (Al) through uranium (U)