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Fluoride content of clay minerals and argillaceous earth materials

January 1, 1977

A reliable method, utilizing a fluoride ion-selective electrode, is described for the determination of fluoride in clays and shales. Interference by aluminum and iron is minimal. The reproducibility of the method is about ±5% at different levels of fluoride concentration.

Data are presented for various clay minerals and for the

Publication Year 1977
Title Fluoride content of clay minerals and argillaceous earth materials
DOI 10.1346/CCMN.1977.0250405
Authors Josephus Thomas, H.D. Glass, W.A. White, R.M. Trandel
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Clays and Clay Minerals
Index ID 70009769
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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