Cement production plant
Industrial Minerals cover a wide range of samples types including limestone, silica sand, Kaolin (China Clay), Ball Clay, Bauxite, Dolomitic limestone. One thing they share in common is that they are all routinely analysed using the well accepted and respected techniques of X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR).
There are many benefits associated with analysis by XRF including; minimal or no sample preparation, rapid non-destructive analysis, ease of use, operation by production staff, no potentially dangerous chemicals.
The Lab-X3500 is the simplest, multi-element analyser typically measuring
Al, Mg, Si, S, K, Ca and Fe in a range of minerals. The sample is either measured “as-received” e.g. measuring Fe in Silica Sand, or a simple grind and pressing technique produces a flat disc for multi-element analysis.
The X-Supreme8000 performs a similar task with the addition of a 10 position sample carousel for unattended operation, and an integrated PC for storage of results. Samples are measured as above or fused into a glass bead for highest accuracy. The MDX1060 is a simultaneous Wavelength Dispersive XRF instrument analysing the minerals in the fastest possible time, with an optional 72 position autosampler.
In all cases the above analysers ensure reliable, robust, simple operation carried out on a 24/7 basis.
The MQC benchtop NMR analyser quickly and cleanly measures fluoride content in calcium fluoride and fluorspar, without the need for any chemicals
- Fluoride in powders
- Fluorine in alumina and fluorospar
- Calcium fluoride content of calcium sulphate