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  1. MaliaM

    Methods to measure Mg in compact graphite iron (CGI)

    I should clarify my earlier question. The foundry that supplies the current CGI parts measures Mg by taking a sample from the melt and chill casting it then using OES to measure the composition. I want to know how much Mg is in the product that is sent to my company and OES won't work due to...
  2. MaliaM

    Methods to measure Mg in compact graphite iron (CGI)

    I am developing methods to measure Mg content in CGI (also known as vermicular cast iron). I have been told that XRF is not a good way to measure Mg content due to inhomegenity of the samples. What other measurement methods can be used? I don't want to remelt samples because the Mg will burn...

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