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...
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...