Optimization of Lithium Metaborate Fusion and Post-ultrasonic Extraction for Multi-element Determination in Graphite by ICP-AES.

Existing methods can not achieve rapid mass decomposition and multi-element analysis of graphite ore samples. In this study, it is found that molten lithium metaborate can destroy the structure of graphite, causing graphite C to be oxidized and decomposed in an oxygen environment. We have established a method for testing graphite ore samples with lithium metaborate at 950°C with melting-ultrasonic extraction-ICP-AES multi-element (Al, Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, Si, and Ti) testing. The verification results of the national first-level reference materials show that the detection limit of this method is low and the accuracy and precision are good. The results of the measured samples show no significant difference between this method and the classical chemical analysis method. This method has the following advantages over the existing ones: simple operation process, faster decomposition and testing, low reagent consumption, reduced possibility of sample contamination, and better results reproducibility.

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Liangcheng Zhao, Li Wei, Yanqiao Hu, Qingzhi Chen, Wencui Cheng, Jinming Zhang, Xing Li, Ziyi An, Jianwei Meng, Huajie Liu. Optimization of Lithium Metaborate Fusion and Post-ultrasonic Extraction for Multi-element Determination in Graphite by ICP-AES. Analytical sciences : the international journal of the Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry. 2021 Dec 10;37(12):1735-1740

PMID: 34148920

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