Article: Standards for analysis of additives.(MATERIALS)

PANalytical, The Netherlands, has introduced a set of certified reference materials for the calibration of key additives in plastics and polymers.

The Adpol standards are designed for use in X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy and were developed in conjunction with DSM Resolve, an independent laboratory.

A variety of organic and inorganic compounds are commonly used in order to enhance or suppress specific properties during polymer manufacturing. These must be monitored and controlled during production. Currently, polymer manufacturers need to determine the levels of more than 60 chemical elements in concentrations ranging from per cent to parts per ...

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