We propose a glass batch homogeneity determination method based on X-ray fluorescence analysis during which tracers (indicators) are placed into the batch. Homogeneity is measured by their content deviation in different checkpoints relative to the average values. Experimental data is being processed by variance ana-lysis. High accuracy and sensitivity of the proposed method allows improving the quality of batch homogeneity determination.
glass batch, homogeneity coefficient, X-ray fluorescence analysis, variance analysis
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