IN-DEPTH OVERVIEW OF THE USE OF X-RAY DIFFRACTION (XRD) IN THE INVESTIGATION OF ASBESTOS AND RESPIRABLE SILICACrystalline silica is one of the most common minerals in the earth's crust and can occur in various polymorphic phases. Although these materials appear harmless, they can become hazardous when exposed to external actions such as grinding, sawing, cutting, etc. Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is converted into extremely small particles of a few micrometres that can cause respiratory diseases. Health and safety regulations for workers dealing with silica and asbestos are very strict. For example, respirators must be routinely analysed to determine the amount of material present.
In this context, X-ray diffraction (XRD) is one of the most important techniques for detecting and quantifying even small amounts of these hazardous substances.
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