The carbonates contained in the mineral are decomposed with sulfuric acid and the carbon dioxide is collected, which develops on soda lime or rather on ascarite (asbestos impregnated with caustic soda). The weight gain gives the carbon dioxide content. Equipment. Method. Calculation.
UNI 3620-1955 history
1955UNI 3620-1955 Procedures for chemical analysis of minerals. Determination of carbon dioxide in iron ore.