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AERISMINERALS EDITION
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OUTPERFORMING EXPECTATIONS… SURPRISINGLY INTUITIVE
EFFICIENT PROCESSING OF ORES AND MINERALS
REDEFINING BENCHTOP XRD
The Minerals editions of Aeris is Malvern Panalytical's X-ray diffractometer for everyone in the mining industry. Ease of use and maximum benefit are the key aspects. Experience for yourself how the operation of the Minerals edition of Aeris is just a breeze with its intuitive user interface on the built-in touch screen where all results you need are directly displayed. At the same time, the Minerals edition of Aeris is designed for low cost of ownership. With its low power consumption, virtually unlimited lifetime of the tube and limited infrastructural requirements it guarantees low running costs.
XRD for the mining industry
• Efficientmethodfordirectlyobtaininginformationaboutthemineralogyofores,concentratesandindustrialresidues
• Partnerateverystageoftheoftheproductionprocess,fromrawmaterialtothefinalproduct
• Rapidanalysisminimizingfeedbackloopsandallowsearlyinterventionforprocessoptimization
• Safeandnon-destructiveanalysistool
MalvernPanalytical’sengineerswiththeircontinuousdrivetoinnovatehavebeenabletooutperformtypicalbenchtopX-raydiffractometerperformance.Aerisincorporatesmanytechnologiesthatwereintroducedonourhigh-endsystemsandhaveproventheirbenefits.ThedataqualityandspeedofanalysisdeliveredbyAerishavepreviouslyonlybeenseenonfull-powersystems.
Additionally,AerisisthefirstbenchtopX-raydiffraction(XRD)systemthatisfullyautomatableandcaneasilybeincorporatedinindustrialproductioncontrol.
Excellent X-ray diffraction for everyone indeed!
Where can mining companies benefit from X-ray diffraction ?
Configured for mining applications XRDcanprovideaccuratemineralmonitoringandinputforhydrometallurgicalmodelstoobtainthemosteconomicprocessingconditions.
Exploration Greenfield Brownfield
Determination of all existing mineralsfor resource estimation
Mineralogy defines the most suitable process for an ore type.
Investigate poor metallurgical performance.
Tracking of ore deposits and alteration zones
Knowledge of mineralogy helps to achieve optimal recoveries.
Enhance efficiency of the beneficiation process.
Modeling of shapes and types of ore bodies
Mineralogy information ensures the required product quality.
Increase recovery of ore minerals.
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VERSATILE ANALYSIS OF ORESPROCESS MONITORING IN MININGMADE EASY
Comparison of XRD/PLSR results and wet chemistry for the available alumina and reactive silica content in bauxite
Aeriscanbeusedbyeveryoneandeverywhere.Withitssmallfootprinttheinstrumentcanbeplacedwhereveryouwantittoworkforyou.Putitforexampleinacontainerlaboratorydirectlyinthemineorprocessingplantandgetfastanalysesofyourmaterialon-site.Samplepreparationiseasyandsafeanddoesnotrequireadditionalchemicals.
Aeris’lowcostofownershipdeliversmaximumreturnoninvestment:ithasverylimitedinfrastructuralrequirementswithitssmallfootprintandithasnoneedforcompressedairorcoolingwater.AerishasamuchlowerpowerconsumptioncomparedtofloorstandingX-raydiffractionsystemsanditsX-raytubehasavirtuallyunlimitedlifetime.
Analysis of copper ores with complex mineralogical compositionAerisneedsonly10minutestodeliveranaccurateanalysisofacomplexoresamplecontainingmorethan20differentmineralphases.
Crystalline and amorphous content in iron oresAerisincombinationwithMalvernPanalytical’ssoftwaremoduleHighScoreisalsocapabletoquantifytheamorphouscontentofrocksandoresbesidestheirmineralcomposition.
Direct monitoring of process parameters in bauxiteAerisistheonlybenchtopdiffractometerthatallowsthedirectmonitoringofprocessparameterssuchastheavailablealuminaorreactivesilicainbauxites.
PLSR(partialleastsquaresregression)aspartoftheHighScoresoftwaremodulemakesAerisauniquetoolforprocessmonitoring.
Exploration Mine planning
Ore sorting
Process monitoring
Quality assurance
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Calcite Talc II Talc I Lizardite Clinochlore Vermiculite Muscovite Actinolite Epidote Enstatite Vesuvianite Augite Andradite Quartz Siderite Magnetite Pyrrhotite Pyrite Tenorite Cuprite Serpierite Brochantite Chalcopyrite
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Al2O3available - XRD
Al2O3available - ref
SiO2reactive - XRD
SiO2reactive - ref
Position [°2θ] (Cobalt (Co))20 30 40 50 60 70 80
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Calcite Talc II Talc I Lizardite Clinochlore Vermiculite Muscovite Actinolite Epidote Enstatite Vesuvianite Augite Andradite Quartz Siderite Magnetite Pyrrhotite Pyrite Tenorite Cuprite Serpierite Brochantite Chalcopyrite
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Cu [wt.%]
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Al2O3available - XRD
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SiO2reactive - XRD
SiO2reactive - ref
Position [°2θ] (Cobalt (Co))20 30 40 50 60 70 80
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Calcite Talc II Talc I Lizardite Clinochlore Vermiculite Muscovite Actinolite Epidote Enstatite Vesuvianite Augite Andradite Quartz Siderite Magnetite Pyrrhotite Pyrite Tenorite Cuprite Serpierite Brochantite Chalcopyrite
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Cu [wt.%]
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Al2O3available - XRD
Al2O3available - ref
SiO2reactive - XRD
SiO2reactive - ref
Position [°2θ] (Cobalt (Co))20 30 40 50 60 70 80
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Amorphous12.5 %
Hematite27.9 %
Goethite57.3 %
Anatase0.0 %
Rutile0.2 %
Mineralogy of 100 copper ore samples (left), total copper content calculated from the mineralogy
Quantitative analysis of minerals and amorphous content in iron ore
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION IN AUTOMATION
The only automatable benchtop diffractometer for high sample throughput Aeriscanbeconnectedwithbeltforfastandautomatedsampleprocessing.
The power of combining technologies Thetwinsolution,AerisandZetium,providesfullmaterialcharacterizationbyaddingelementalcompositioninformationfromZetiumtothephasecompositionbyAeris.
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Fast and reliable feedback into the process is paramount for producing good-quality ore concentrates and metals efficiently. Uptime of the analytical equipment is therefore key. From the ground up, Aeris has been designed for maximum uptime. This is additionally backed by Malvern Panalytical’s global network of customer support and application specialists. Aeris is the first benchtop XRD, providing seamless integration in any industry standard automation system with a belt or a robot. Also Aeris complies with the most stringent safety standards.
STRONG AND ROBUST AN EASY TOUCH
Rugged designTheonlybenchtopXRDwithexternalsampleloadingforultimatedustprotectionoftheheartoftheinstrument.
Minimum of infrastructural requirementsNocoolingwater,nochiller,nocompressedair-theonlythingyouneedisasingle-phasepowersocket.
Industry-readyCompatiblewithallcommonindustrystandards;fromLIMSinterfacingprotocolstovariousindustry-standardsampleholders.
External sample changerEasy-to-usesamplechangerwithacontinuoussampleflowcompatiblewithindustrystandardsampleholders.
Fully automatableAeriscanbeconnectedtoabelt.DatatransferisprovidedwithindustrystandardLIMSprotocols.
Easy operationIntuitiveoperationviaon-boardhigh-resolution (1024x768)10.4”LCDtouchscreen.
Speed and sensitivity pack Evenfasteranalysisandimproveddetectionofminorphases.
Safety guaranteedAeriscomplieswiththemoststringentsafetyrequirements.Nochemicalsareneededforsamplepreparation.
Accurate and reliable results in just a few steps
Place sample and enter sample information Select measurement program and hit start
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