Iron ore classification by XRD-Rietveld and cluster analysis

Refinement of Monoclinic ReO2 Structure from XRD by Rietveld Method

ReO2 presents two crystalline variants, with monoclinic and orthorhombic structures. The former is metastable and irreversibly transforms to an orthorhombic structure above 460oC. The structure of the latter was determined from studies on monocrystalline samples, whereas for the monoclinic variant there are no single crystals available so far. It was found only one monoclinic variant and the st...

Rietveld Refinement with Xrd and Nd: Analysis of Metastable Qandilite-like Structures

Binary oxides of Mg and Ti were prepared by the sol-gel technique in various Mg/Ti atomic ratios, r. Metastable phases, produced between 873 and 973 K from xerogels with Mg/Ti atomic ratios in the range ~1.1 < r ≤ 2, were studied by XRD and ND. XRD analysis showed crystal structures similar to that of Mg2TiO4 (qandilite), an inverse spinel of cubic structure. The composition range where this oc...

Gamma Spectrometric Analysis of Iron Ore Samples of Arak, Iran

Introduction Iron ore is one of the most important natural raw materials that is widely used for manufacturing iron and steel. This type of ore contains various amounts of radionuclides; thus, exposing workers handling their extraction, transportation, and processing to radiation. Materials and Methods In this study, 12 ore samples (each mass weighing about 2 kg) were collected from the iron or...

Reprocessing of Sangan iron ore tailings by flotation

The Sangan processing plant consists of four consecutive low-intensity magnetic separation steps with the same magnetic field intensity of 1300 Gauss for upgradation of iron ore. Hence, the iron ore minerals with lower magnetic susceptibility or interlocked with gangue minerals have no opportunity for upgradation, and proceed to the tailing dam. Flotation is a powerful technique for upgradation...

Iron Ore Rock Recognition Trials