Determination of total sulfur in fertilizers by high temperature combustion

2020 ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 2005 (4) ◽  
pp. 240-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Pan ◽  
Richard Sanders ◽  
Alan D. Tappin ◽  
Paul J. Worsfold ◽  
Eric P. Achterberg

The marine biogeochemistries of carbon and nitrogen have come under increased scrutiny because of their close involvement in climate change and coastal eutrophication. Recent studies have shown that the high-temperature combustion (HTC) technique is suitable for routine analyses of dissolved organic matter due to its good oxidation efficiency, high sensitivity, and precision. In our laboratory, a coupled HTC TOC-NCD system with a sample changer was used for the automated and simultaneous determination of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and total dissolved nitrogen (TDN) in seawater samples. TOC control software was used for TOC instrument control, DOC data acquisition, and data analysis. TDN data acquisition and manipulation was undertaken under LabVIEW. The combined system allowed simultaneous determination of DOC and TDN in the same sample using a single injection and provided low detection limits and excellent linear ranges for both DOC and TDN. The risk of contamination has been remarkably reduced due to the minimal sample manipulation and automated analyses. The optimised system provided a reliable tool for the routine determination of DOC and TDN in marine waters.


2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (5-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rudolf Hela ◽  
Martin Tazky ◽  
Lenka Bodnarova

The paper describes possibilities of making use of high temperature combustion fly ash for production of concrete more effective. Efforts for maximal utilization of high temperature combustion fly ash are supported by high production of fly ash worldwide. Use of high temperature fly ash for concrete has to take into account considerably lower speed of hydration reactions compared to pure Portland cement. The paper states results of experimental determination of optimal dosage of fly ash as partial replacement of cement. Dosage of fly ash for production of concrete was optimized. Test results proved positive effect of dosage of fly ash with respect to granulometry of used cement and fly ash. Taking granulometry of fly ash and cement into consideration improves physico-mechanical properties of concrete compared to concrete with fly ash designed standardly without considering granulometry. 


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