Online Elemental Analysis

Raw materials in the mining and mineral processing industry often have a significant variation in chemical and mineralogical composition. Variations in mineralogy and the presence of impurities decrease the stability and efficiency of any subsequent beneficiation or processing steps. This not only influences processing efficiency but can also increase production costs and decrease the final product quality. It is therefore highly sensible and financially beneficial to understand any real-time variation in the material flow.

With real-time data, it is possible to manage variations in ore grade, reject impurities, blend different grades of materials and make real-time adjustments in the dosage of fluxes and reagents. All elements of interest on conveyor belts or in slurry pipe can be detected in real-time, without sampling and sample preparation.

Chemical analyzer measurements can provide required data for prompt corrections to process parameters without the potential delays of up to several hours for sampling and laboratory-based results. Adjustments can be applied to all production stages including mining, beneficiation, raw material preparation and blending, dosage and quality control.