Detection and identification of asbestos by microscopical dispersion staining
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Asbestos fibers as small as 1 mum in diameter can be uniquely identified by light microscopy by employing dispersion staining methods. The technique described herein involves suspension of fibers in liquids of known refractive indices and observation of color display by means of a dispersion staining objective. Wavelengths or indices of refraction may be determined at right angles to and parallel to fiber axes. This method is rapid and sensitive for identification purposes.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Environmental Health Perspectives
دوره 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1974