Online X-ray fluorescence analysis of potash materials at various stages of processing
- Organization:
- Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
- Pages:
- 5
- File Size:
- 428 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 2014
Abstract
Introducing online X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers in the mining and processing
industries can lower costs and improve the representativeness and speed of analysis. The applicability of
the CON-XTM industrial conveyor XRF analyzer for continuous measurement of potassium content in
process materials was demonstrated at various stages of potassium muriate (MOP) production. The
CON-X analyzer produced reliable and accurate results for sylvinite ore (27–36% KCl), MOP cake after
flotation (88–97% KCl), and NaCl residue (1.5–5% KCl). Tests of the analyzer at an MOP-producing
plant showed a < 0.5% difference between online and laboratory results.
Citation
APA: (2014) Online X-ray fluorescence analysis of potash materials at various stages of processing
MLA: Online X-ray fluorescence analysis of potash materials at various stages of processing. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, 2014.