AWWA JAW6742 Journal AWWA - Analyzing Asbestos Fibers in Water by Means of Transmission Electron Microscopy

Journal Article by American Water Works Association, 10/01/1982

Boatman, Edwin S.

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Data that have been gathered over the past eight years indicate that a method involving Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is the most appropriate of the microscopic methods used to detect and identify asbestos fibers in drinking water. The authors discuss the following: sample collection; sample preparation; identification of fibers; fiber counting; laboratory facilities and equipment necessary for analyzing asbestos fibers; and possible sources of error in the analysis. Includes 15 references, tables, figures.

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Edition: Vol. 74 - No. 10 Published: 10/01/1982 Number of Pages: 4 File Size: 1 file , 1.8 MB