Correlating dispersion staining colors to the numerical value of the refractive index for asbestos fibers—an update

An update is presented for the microscopical determination of the refractive index of asbestos, in asbestos containing (bulk) samples, using dispersion staining. The procedure employs the refractive index values published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST-USA).

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Published inMicrochemical journal Vol. 72; no. 3; pp. 251 - 254
Main Author Lott, Peter F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Elsevier B.V 01.09.2002
Elsevier
Subjects
Applied sciences
Asbestos
Buildings. Public works
Ceramic. Refractories. Terra cotta
Dispersion staining
Exact sciences and technology
Materials
Microscopy
Refractive index
Asbestos
Microscopy
Refractive index
Dispersion staining
Optical microscopy
Direct staining
Asbestos fiber
Optical properties
Refraction index
Construction materials
Mineral fiber
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Summary:An update is presented for the microscopical determination of the refractive index of asbestos, in asbestos containing (bulk) samples, using dispersion staining. The procedure employs the refractive index values published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST-USA).
ISSN:0026-265X
1095-9149
DOI:10.1016/S0026-265X(02)00090-5