The performance of different analytical approaches measuring respirable quartz in the workplace analysis scheme for proficiency (WASP) and the precision and limit of detection of the direct on-air-filter analysis methods

Journal of ASTM International

Volumn 2, Issue 5, 2005, Pages 437-449

  Stacey, Peter R ^a  

^a HEALTH AND SAFETY LABORATORY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Infrared analysis; Method performance; Proficiency testing; Quartz; Silica; X ray diffraction

Indexed keywords

AIR FILTERS; INFRARED RADIATION; PRECISION ENGINEERING; PROJECT MANAGEMENT;

INFRARED ANALYSIS; METHOD PERFORMANCE; PROFICIENCY-TESTING; WORKPLACE ANALYSIS SCHEME FOR PROFICIENCY (WASP);

QUARTZ;

EID: 30644473386     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1520/JAI12240     Document Type: Article

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