Kyanite CL/OM measurement, Karakus & Moore 1988

Measurement details

Reference Karakus, M. & Moore, R.E. (1988). CLM - A new technique for refractories. Ceramic Bulletin 77, 55-61.
Material Kyanite [ Al2SiO5 ]
Specimen temperature Ambient
Analysis technique Cathodoluminescence (CL), using an optical microscope
Line Cr3+ 694 nm

Composition

Nominal composition of Kyanite [ Al2SiO5 ].
Element Atoms At% Wt%
Al 2 25 33.3
O 5 62.5 49.4
Si 1 12.5 17.3