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UV fluorescence sulphur analysis

A technique in which the sample is burnt in oxygen to convert sulphur to SO₂, which is then excited by ultraviolet light; the emitted fluorescence is proportional to sulphur and allows measurement down to about 1 mg/kg.

  • Also: UVF
  • Also: pyro-fluorescence
  • Also: ASTM D5453 principle

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