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Suction Apparatus for Mounting Clay Specimens on Ceramic Tile for X‐Ray Diffraction
Author(s) -
Rich C. I.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1969.03615995003300050052x
Subject(s) - tile , ceramic , materials science , suction , silicon rubber , composite material , suction cup , diffraction , natural rubber , optics , engineering , mechanical engineering , physics
A simple suction apparatus for preparing clay mineral specimens for X‐ray diffraction on unglazed ceramic tile is described. A large rubber stopper is modified by forming a molded recess with silicon rubber to reduce air leakage about the tile. Specimens of proper thickness can be prepared quickly with the apparatus.