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Chemical analysis determines the ______ composition of a material.
Chemical analysis determines the ______ composition of a material.
chemical
Elemental analysis determines the percentage of ______ present in a material.
Elemental analysis determines the percentage of ______ present in a material.
elements
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) measures the absorption of ______ by atoms in a sample.
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) measures the absorption of ______ by atoms in a sample.
light
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) measures the ______-to-charge ratio of ions in a sample.
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) measures the ______-to-charge ratio of ions in a sample.
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Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) measures the absorption of ______ radiation by molecules.
Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) measures the absorption of ______ radiation by molecules.
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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) measures the interaction between ______ nuclei and magnetic fields.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) measures the interaction between ______ nuclei and magnetic fields.
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Chemical analysis is used for ______ identification of a material.
Chemical analysis is used for ______ identification of a material.
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Contamination detection involves detecting the presence of ______ or contaminants.
Contamination detection involves detecting the presence of ______ or contaminants.
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Chemical analysis predicts the ______ of a material under different conditions.
Chemical analysis predicts the ______ of a material under different conditions.
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Chemical analysis evaluates the ______ of a material under stress or corrosion.
Chemical analysis evaluates the ______ of a material under stress or corrosion.
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Study Notes
Chemical Analysis in ASTM Lab Tests
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Importance of Chemical Analysis
- Determines the chemical composition of a material
- Identifies the presence of specific elements or compounds
- Helps to predict material behavior and performance
Types of Chemical Analysis
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Elemental Analysis
- Determines the percentage of elements present in a material (e.g., C, H, O, N)
- Techniques: atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
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Molecular Analysis
- Identifies the molecular structure of a material
- Techniques: infrared spectroscopy (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR)
ASTM Chemical Analysis Methods
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Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
- Measures the absorption of light by atoms in a sample
- Used for elemental analysis of metals and non-metals
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Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
- Measures the mass-to-charge ratio of ions in a sample
- Used for elemental analysis of trace elements and isotopes
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Infrared Spectroscopy (IR)
- Measures the absorption of infrared radiation by molecules
- Used for molecular analysis of organic compounds
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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR)
- Measures the interaction between atomic nuclei and magnetic fields
- Used for molecular analysis of organic compounds
Applications of Chemical Analysis in ASTM Lab Tests
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Material Identification
- Identifies the chemical composition of a material
- Verifies the authenticity of a material
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Contamination Detection
- Detects the presence of impurities or contaminants
- Identifies the source of contamination
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Material Performance
- Predicts the behavior of a material under different conditions
- Evaluates the performance of a material under stress or corrosion
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Learn about the importance of chemical analysis in ASTM lab tests, including elemental and molecular analysis techniques, and their applications in material identification, contamination detection, and material performance.
