An Approach to Solid Phase Identification in a Ca-S-O System by Quantitative Energy Dispersive X-Ray Microanalysis

Authors

K. Wieczorek-Ciurowa, Technical University of Cracow, Poland
S. J. Sivonen, University of Oulu, Finland
P. Kokkonen, University of Oulu, Finland

Abstract

Solid phases formed in the limestone sulphation reaction were identified by scanning electron microscopy with backscattered electron (BSE) imaging and by quantitative energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) microanalysis of calcium and sulphur. Since calcium and sulphur can form several compounds in the Ca-S-O system, two quantities, the sum of oxides (CaO+SO₃) and the molar ratio (CaO/SO₃), were used to calculate empirical formulae for the compounds actually present.

A method for analysing the experimental results is proposed, the mathematical expressions employed are presented and the numerical coefficients tabulated. It is shown with some examples that the method used here provides useful criteria for the identification of limestone sulphation products.

Recommended Citation

Wieczorek-Ciurowa, K.; Sivonen, S. J.; and Kokkonen, P. (1992) "An Approach to Solid Phase Identification in a Ca-S-O System by Quantitative Energy Dispersive X-Ray Microanalysis," Scanning Microscopy: Vol. 6: No. 3, Article 3.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/microscopy/vol6/iss3/3