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ISO 9516-1 simplified borate fusion/WDXRF analytical method for iron ore including total iron analysis: Part 2

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 April 2014

Mathieu Bouchard ,
Alex Milliard ,
Sebastien Rivard  and
Sharon Ness
Mathieu Bouchard*
Affiliation:
Corporation Scientifique Claisse, Québec, QC, Canada
Alex Milliard
Affiliation:
Corporation Scientifique Claisse, Québec, QC, Canada
Sebastien Rivard
Affiliation:
Corporation Scientifique Claisse, Québec, QC, Canada
Sharon Ness
Affiliation:
Intertek Genalysis, Perth, Australia
*
a)Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Electronic mail: mbouchard@claisse.com
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Abstract

A very efficient analytical method using an automated fusion machine as sample preparation tool and a wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer for the determination of all the elements of interest for the iron ore industry has been optimized from the ISO 9516-1 standard method. This updated method allows for the simplification of both laboratory and spectrometry processes and so, in comparison with the original International Organization for Standardization (ISO) method, becomes less restrictive in practice. This method was used to prepare a large variety of iron ores and exploration samples from all over the world. Results of the prevailing XRF application based on pure oxide standards as described in the ISO standard method are compared to the results of a unique XRF calibration application based on certified reference materials (CRMs) for iron ores and iron ores exploration materials. The universal sample preparation fusion method for iron ores and exploration samples developed during the first phase of this project was used to select and evaluate a set of CRMs. Selected throughout the world from well-recognized sources, the chosen set of CRMs allows a wide coverage for all the elements of interest of the iron ore industry, excluding tin oxide. This fusion method allows a matrix match for materials from different origins. A critical evaluation of precision and accuracy has been performed against the ISO standard method. Reference materials not included in the calibration (control samples) was also investigated for accuracy evaluation. Furthermore, comparisons will be made between the data collected from this fusion method implemented in combination with a Bruker S4 Explorer WDXRF Spectrometer, and the analytical requirements of ISO. All deviations from the prevailing standard method parameters (calibration, standards, flux, Fluxer, etc.) will also be pointed out and discussed.

Keywords

ISO 9516-1Iron OreBorateFusionXRFAnalytical Method
Type
Technical Articles
Information
Powder Diffraction , Volume 29 , Issue 2 , June 2014 , pp. 170 - 175
Copyright
Copyright © International Centre for Diffraction Data 2014 

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