Lecture

Sample preparation

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This lecture covers the importance of sample preparation in cement chemistry, focusing on powder fineness, sample mounting techniques, and sample preservation methods. It discusses the need for fine particle sizes, proper sample mounting to avoid peak distortions, and the preservation of hydrated samples to prevent carbonation. Various techniques such as wet grinding, freeze drying, and vacuum drying are explored, along with the impact of different preservation methods on the analysis of cementitious materials.

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