Sets out an X-ray diffraction method for the determination of the alpha alumina content of smelter grade alumina. The method is applicable to smelter grade alumina containing alpha phase at levels up to 50%. The percentage by mass of alpha alumina is determined on an ?as received? basis.
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AS 2879.3:2010(R2013) history
0000 AS 2879.3:2010(R2013)
2010AS 2879.3:2010 Alumina, Part 3: Determination of alpha alumina content by X-ray diffraction
1991AS 2879.3:1991 Alumina - Determination of alpha alumina content by X-ray diffraction