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Main Title Asbestos analyses of crushed stone samples
Author Jones, David R.
CORP Author IIT Research Inst., Chicago, IL.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle, NC. Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
Publisher U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards ;
Year Published 1981
Report Number EPA-450/3-80-039; EPA-68-02-2617
Stock Number PB82-100488
OCLC Number 08836548
Subjects Asbestos--Analysis ; Air--Pollution--United States ; Stone, Crushed
Additional Subjects Asbestos ; Chemical analysis ; Quarrying ; Rocks ; Air pollution ; Air pollution detection
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EKBD  EPA-450/3-80-039 Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC 09/10/1999
NTIS  PB82-100488 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
Collation xii, 480 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the presence and concentration of asbestiform minerals in seven (7) rock quarries. Generally, each of the participating quarries submitted samples of its product for analysis on a weekly basis for approximately twelve (12) weeks. A representative aliquot was obtained from each sample and consecutive weekly samples were composited. Analysis of the samples was performed on a transmission electron microscope, using morphology and selected area electron diffraction patterns as primary criteria, with the aid of non-dispersive x-ray spectra on difficult on selected fibers. Each fiber observed was categorized and sized. The size data was used to compute mass estimates for chrysotile and amphibole fibers. The concentration of chrysotile or amphibole was computed on a weight percent basis. Several of the quarries were found to contain asbestos.
Notes
"Industrial Studies Branch, Emission Standards and Engineering Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency." "IIT Research Institute." Chiefly tables. "April 1981." "Contract no. 68-02-2617, work assignment no. 5." "EPA-450/3-80-039."