Application of X-ray probe analysis to characterize high-grade iron ores

应用 X 射线探针分析表征高品位铁矿石

• 批准号: 525309-2018
• 负责人: Pufahl, Peir
• 金额: $ 1.79万
• 依托单位: Acadia University
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Engage Grants Program
• 财政年份: 2018
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2018-01-01 至 2019-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=662701
• 关键词: Application; ray; probe; analysis; characterize

Proposed research will improve our understanding of iron ore for the manufacture of steel. Ore bodies are often**complex mixtures of iron and non-iron minerals, which requires a multi-faceted approach to interpreting**mineralization. Standard analytical practices are sample destructive and therefore prevent the acquisition of**high-resolution mineralogical data necessary for a complete appreciation of ore-forming processes. This**information is critical for optimizing mining operations because it assists in selecting the most cost-effective**processing stream.**AGAT Laboratories is a highly specialized laboratory service provider that offers analytical solutions to the**mining, energy, environment, transportation, agri-food, and life sciences sectors. Iron ore companies that utilize**their services require a more detailed understanding of the factors affecting ore-grade to remain competitive.**Iron ore prices continue to fluctuate after the Great Recession and remain historically low. Therefore, the**application of new techniques like X-ray probe analysis to understand deposit mineralogy is especially**well-suited for academic-industry collaboration. Integration of X-ray probe data with information from**standard analyses will provide a more complete picture of deposit complexity, allowing mining companies to**more efficiently tune their extraction techniques. Our partnership will expand the capabilities of AGAT's world**class laboratories and ensure continued knowledge transfer at the forefront of the Earth sciences.**The main objectives of the project are: 1) to evaluate and interpret the mineralogy of four representative**high-grade iron ores using X-ray probe and standard analytical techniques, and 2) to develop the scientific and**technical basis for a more comprehensive iron ore analytical package for AGAT's clients. Results may provide**significant advantages for the Canadian mining industry.

拟议的研究将增进我们对用于钢铁制造的铁矿石的了解。矿体通常是铁和非铁矿物的复杂混合物，这需要采用多方面的方法来解释**矿化作用。标准分析方法具有样品破坏性，因此无法获取完整评估成矿过程所需的**高分辨率矿物学数据。这些**信息对于优化采矿作业至关重要，因为它有助于选择最具成本效益的**加工流程。**AGAT 实验室是一家高度专业化的实验室服务提供商，为**采矿、能源、环境、交通运输、农业食品和生命科学领域。使用**其服务的铁矿石公司需要更详细地了解影响矿石品位的因素，以保持竞争力。**大衰退后铁矿石价格继续波动，并保持在历史低位。因此，**应用 X 射线探针分析等新技术来了解矿床矿物学尤其**非常适合学术与工业合作。 X 射线探头数据与来自**标准分析的信息的集成将提供更完整的矿床复杂性图景，使采矿公司能够**更有效地调整其提取技术。我们的合作伙伴关系将扩大 AGAT 世界**级实验室的能力，并确保地球科学前沿的知识持续转移。**该项目的主要目标是：1) 评估和解释四种具有代表性**高的矿物学- 使用 X 射线探头和标准分析技术对铁矿石进行品位分析，2) 为 AGAT 的客户提供更全面的铁矿石分析包的科学和技术基础。结果可能为加拿大采矿业提供**显着的优势。