• Economic and Environmental Geology
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• v.41 no.2
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• pp.183-199
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• 2008

This study is focused on characterization of the physio-chemical and mineralogical properties, investigation of their vertical changes in the tailing profile of the Guryoung mining area, classification of the profile into distinct zones, and condition conceptual model of physio-chemical conditions and phases-water relationships controlling the element behaviors in the tailings. The upper part of the groundwater is characterized by the high contents of $Fe_2O_3$ and $SO_3$ for whole rock analysis, low pH, and the occurrence of jarosite, schwertmannite and Fe-oxyhydroxide as the secondary mineral phases. The tailing profile can be divided into the covering soil, jarosite zone, Fe-sulfate zone, Fe-oxyhydroxide and gypsum-bearing pyrite zone, calcite-bearing pyrite zone, soil zone, and weathered zone on the based of the geochemical and mineralogical characteristics. The profile can be sampled into the oxidized zone and the carbonate-rich primary zone with the dramatic changes in pH and the secondary mineral phases. The conceptual model proposed for the tailing profile can be summarized that the oxidation of pyrite is the most important reaction controlling the changes in pH, the dissolution of the primary silicates and carbonates, the precipitation of secondary mineral phases, acid-neutralizing, and heavy metal behaviors through the profile.

• Economic and Environmental Geology
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• v.38 no.2 s.171
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• pp.187-196
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• 2005

Structural sites which cations can occupy in garnet structure are centers of the tetrahedron, octahedron, and distorted cube sharing edges with the tetrahedron and octahedron. Among them, the size of cation occuping at tetrahedral site (the center of tetrahedron) is closely related with the size of a unit cell of garnet. Accordingly, garnet containing iron with relative large ionic radii in tetrahedral site can be considered as a promising matrix for the immobilization of the elements with large ionic radii, such as actinides in radioactive wastes. We synthesized several garnets with the batch composition of $Ca_{1.5}GdCe_{0.5}ZrFeFe_3O_{12}$, and studied their properties and phase relations under various conditions. Mixed samples were fabricated in a pellet form under a pressure of $200{\~}400{\cal}kg/{\cal}cm^2$ and were sintered in the temperature range of $1100\~1400^{\circ}C$ in air and under oxygen atmospheres. Phase identification and chemical analysis of synthesized samples were conducted by XRD and SEM/EDS. In results, garnet was obtained as the main phase at $1300^{\circ}C$, an optimum condition in this system, even though some minor phases like perovskite and unknown phase were included. The compositions of garnet and perovskite synthesized from the batch composition of $Ca_{1.5}GdCe_{0.5}ZrFeFe_3O_{12}$ were ranged $[Ca_{l.2-1.8}Gd_{0.9-1.4}Ce_{0.3-0.5}]^{VIII}[Zr_{0.8-1.3}Fe_{0.7-1.2}]^{VI}[Fe_{2.9-3.1}]^{IV}O_{12}$ and $Ca_{0.1-0.5}Gd_{0.0-0.8}Ce_{0.1-0.5}\;Zr_{0.0-0.2}Fe_{0.9-1.1}O_3$, respectively. Ca content was exceeded and Ce content was depleted in the 8-coordinated site, comparing to the initial batch composition. This phenomena was closely related to the content of Zr and Fe in the 6-coordinated site.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2012.05a
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• pp.106.1-106.1
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• 2012

EBSD(Electron BackScattered Diffraction)분석은 주사전자현미경에서 관찰되는 비교적 넓은 영역의 결정 방위를 측정하여 집합조직을 해석하는 동시에 결정 방위의 변화를 기준으로 결정립계를 구분 지어 미세조직의 정량 분석도 가능하기 때문에 많은 연구자들이 사용하고 있다. 그러나 EBSD의 Kikuchi 패턴은 시편 표면으로부터 30~50nm 깊이 범위의 표면층으로부터 방출되기 때문에 EBSD 분석 결과는 시편의 표면 처리 상태에 크게 영향을 받아 적절한 시편준비법이 요구된다. 시편 준비 과정 중에 생기는 변형층, 산화층이나 오염층이 10nm 이내로 제어되지 못하면 명확한 패턴을 얻지 못하여 분석이 어려운 경우가 많으므로, 시료의 절단과 연마 과정 중에 변형층을 되도록 적게 만들고 표면의 산화나 오염을 최대한 방지해야 한다. 또한 EBSD 분석 특성상 시편을 70도로 기울이기 때문에 시편의 요철이 심하면 볼록한 영역에 의해 오목한 영역의 패턴이 가려져 결정방위 정보를 얻기 힘들다. 이런 이유로 시편을 최대한 평평하게 하고 요철이 생기지 않게 시편 준비를 하는 것이 관건이다. 금속재료의 EBSD 시편준비법으로는 일반적으로 기계적 연마법과 전해연마법이 주로 쓰인다. 경한 석출물이나 개재물이 연한 기지에 분산되어 있는 시편이나 이종 소재 접합재의 경우는 전해연마법을 사용하면 특정 상(혹은 합금)이 먼저 연마되어 큰 단차가 생기거나 석출물에 의해 요철이 심해져서 정량적인 EBSD 분석이 어렵게 된다. 이 연구에서는 시편 준비가 어렵다고 알려진 다상 금속재료에서의 EBSD 분석 사례를 소개한다. Ti-6Al-4Fe-0.25Si 시효처리합금, 알루미늄 기지 복합재료, 마찰교반용접한 알루미늄-타이타늄합금의 EBSD 시편준비법과 그 분석 결과를 고찰한다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Water Resources Association Conference
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• 2010.05a
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• pp.541-545
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• 2010

식생이 소실된 산불 피해 지역에서 유실되는 토양의 식생회복에 따른 정량적인 변화를 파악하고, 사면토양과 유실토양의 성분분석을 수행하여 이화학적 특성을 파악하고자 한다. 산불 이후 10개의 조사구에서 강우에 의해 유실토양의 양을 측정한 후 토양을 건조시켜 보관하였다. 토양의 입도분석, 유기물함량, 건조밀도 등을 조사하였다. 그리고 전처리한 토양수는 ICP를 이용하여 Fe, Mn, P, Al, Zn, Na, Mg, K, Ca의 성분분석을 수행하였다. 산불 이후 시간경과에 따른 조사구별 식생 회복은 빠른 지역과 느린 지역으로 크게 구분한다. 재생이 불량한 지역은 재생이 왕성한 지역에 비해 상대적으로 많은 양의 토양이 유실되었다. 사면토양의 성분분석 결과 재생불량 지역의 성분함량이 가장 작았으며, 재생왕성 지역은 비피해지에 비해 성분함량이 대체로 높았다. 유실토양의 성분분석 결과 식생회복이 느린 조사구에서 영양염류 함량이 대체로 낮았다. 그러나 식생회복이 느린 조사구에서 많은 양의 토양이 유실되기 때문에 정량적인 영양염류의 소실량은 가장 많았다. 따라서 지표식생이 없는 지역은 다량의 토양유실로 인해 다량의 영양염류가 소실되어 식생 재생을 더디게 만드는 것으로 판단된다.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.31 no.6
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• pp.240-246
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• 2018

The present study analyzed standard samples of three types of aluminum matrix certified reference materials (CRM) using GD-MS. Calibration curves were constructed for 13 elements (Mg, Si, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Sn, and Pb), with the slope representing the relative sensitivity factor (RSF). The x- and y-axes of the calibration curve represented ion beam ratio (IBR) and the authenticated value of the standard sample, respectively. In order to evaluate precision and linearity of the calibration curve, RSD and the coefficient of determination were calculated. Curve RSD for every element reflected high precision (within 10 %). For most elements, the coefficient of determination was ${\geq}0.99$, indicating excellent linearity. However, vanadium, nickel, and gallium curves exhibited relatively low linearity (0.90~0.95), likely due to their narrow concentration ranges. Standard RSF was calculated using the slope of the curve generated for three types of CRM. Despite vanadium, nickel, and gallium exhibiting low coefficients of determination, their standard RSF resembled that of the three types of CRM. Therefore, the RSF method may be used for element quantitation. Standard iron matrix samples were analyzed to verify the applicability of the aluminum matrix standard RSF, as well as to calculate the RSD-estimated error of the measured value relative to the actual standard value. Six elements (Al, Si, V, Cr, Mn, and Ni) exhibited an RSD of approximately 30 %, while the RSD of Cu was 77 %. In general, Cu isotopes are subject to interference: $^{63}Cu$ to $^{54}Fe^{2+}-^{36}Ar$ and $^{65}Cu$ to $^{56}Fe-Al^{3+}$ interference. Thus, the influence of these impurities may have contributed to the high RSD value observed for Cu. To reliably identify copper, the resolution should be set at ${\geq}8000$. However, high resolutions are inappropriate for analyzing trace elements, as it lowers ion permeability. In conclusion, quantitation of even relatively low amounts of six elements (Al, Si, V, Cr, Mn, and Ni) is possible using this method.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.30 no.5
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• pp.252-261
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• 2017

Naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORMs) increase radiation exposure to the public as these materials are concentrated through artificial manufacturing processes by human activities. This study focuses on the development of a method for the quantitative analysis of $^{232}Th$, $^{235}U$, and $^{238}U$ in building materials. The accuracy and precision of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) for determination of digestion processes was evaluated for certified reference materials (CRMs) digested using various mixed acid (e.g., aqua regia, hydrofluoric acid, and perchloric acid) digestions and a $LiBO_2$ fusion method. The method validation results reveal that a $LiBO_2$ fusion and $Fe(OH)_3$ co-precipitation should be applied as the optimal sample digestion process for the quantitative analysis of radionuclides in building materials. The radioactivity of $^{232}Th$, $^{235}U$, and $^{238}U$ in a total of 51 building material (e.g., board, brick, cement, paint, tile, and wall paper) samples was quantitatively analyzed using an established process. Finally, the values of $^{238}U$ and $^{232}Th$ radioactivity were comprehensively compared with those from the indirect method using ${\gamma}$-spectrometry.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.1-7
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• 2004

The synergistic solvent extraction of Mn(II) by N-nitroso-N-phenylhydroxylamineammonium salt (cupferron) and tetrabutylammonium ion ($TBA^+$) has been studied. In the presence of $TBA^+$, over 95% Mn(II) was extracted from an aqueous solution into chloroform by the cupferron in the pH range of 4 to 10. But a part of Mn(II) was extracted with only cupferron. The ternary complex of Mn(II) was more efficiently extracted into $CH_2Cl_2$ and $CHCl_3$ than other nonpolar solvents. The extracted Mn(II) was determined in the back-extracted $HNO_3$ solution by GF-AAS. This fixed procedure was applied to the determination of trace Mn(II) in tap water samples of pH 5.0. The detection limit equivalent to 3 times standard deviation of the background absorption was 0.37 ng/mL and Mn(II) was determined with the range of 0.4 to 1.01 ng/mL in our laboratory's tap water. And the recovery was 94 to 107% in samples in which 2.0 ng/mL Mn(II) was spiked. The interferences of common concomitant elements such as Cu(II), Ca(II), Fe(III) and so on were not shown up to $10{\sim}20{\mu}g/mL$. From these results, this procedure could be concluded to be applied for the determination of trace Mn(II) in other environmental water samples.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.7 no.3
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• pp.293-299
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• 1994

Fifty ancient Korean coins originated in Choson period have been determined for 11 elements such as Sn, Fe, As, Au, Co, Sb, Ir, Os, Ru and Ni by destructive and non-destructive neutron activation analysis as well as for 3 elements such as Cu, Pb and Zn by atomic absorption spectroscopy. The multivariate data have been analyzed by principal component mapping method. The spread of sample points in the eigenvector polt has been attributed to common origins of some elements.

• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.49-54
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• 1971

It is shown that the impurities of Cu(II), Pb(II), Zn(II) and Ag(I) in Bismuth metal and the components of Pb(II), Zn(II) and Sn(IV) in Bismuth alloy are separated into their components from each other by elutions through $3.14cm^2{\times}10cm$ cation exchange resin, $Dowex\;50w\;{\times}\;8$ (100~200 mesh), column with the mixed solutions of HAc and NaAc as the eluents. The elution curve of Fe(III) has a long tailing and is not separated quantitatively from Bi(III). The eluents used for this separation are as follows; 1M HAc + 0.1M NaAc (pH 3.36) for Fe(III) and Bi (III). 0.3M HAc + 0.3M NaAc (pH 4.70) for Cu(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II). 0.5M HAc + 0.5M NaAc (pH4.70) for Ag(I) and Sn(IV). The analysis of cations eluted are carried out by spectrophotometry and EDTA titrimetry. Their recoveries are more than 99%.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.15 no.6
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• pp.521-528
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• 2002

Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES) have been applied for the determination of inorganic elements in mud flat of south seaside in Korea. The analytical results of Al, Ca, Fe, Mg, K and Na by NAA were compared with those by ICP-AES. The results show that NAA is superior to ICP-AES for the determination of minor elements in sediment. Accordingly, NAA will play an important role in the analysis of environment samples such as mud flat and sediment having complex matrix.