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Proper sample prep of mining pellets<\/p><\/div> Gary Thomas, Editor-in-Chief of AZoM, wrote a nice article on how to correctly prepare pellets before analyzing your sample<\/a>. \u00a0He recommends: When samples are prepared for\u00a0XRF\u00a0analysis, the size of the particles to be analyzed should be maintained within the saturation depth of the x-rays. A preliminary size reduction is carried out for the sample materials of large feed sizes. Following this, a small part of the sample is subjected to fine grinding. Dry and bulk samples can be introduced into the rotating dividers through vibratory feeders for grinding. Sample splitters are used for heavily flowing materials. Finally, the part sample thus obtained is subjected to pulverization.<\/em> <\/em>We agree, especially in the mining industry. \u00a0Whatever your\u00a0mining and exploration requirements are,\u00a0you need\u00a0\u00a0information that’s\u00a0accurate, precise, and fast. With the proven analytical performance of\u00a0portable XRF analyzers<\/a>\u00a0in the field at all stages of the exploration, mining, and refining processes, the limiting factor in achieving better correlation with laboratory results is proper sample preparation. \u00a0And with proper sample preparation comes proper pellet preparation. Take a look at these 6-minute videos that give step-by-step instructions on how to pelletize rock samples <\/a>right in the field…using both a \u00a0hammer mill field kit and a\u00a0direct rock sampler kit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gary Thomas, Editor-in-Chief of AZoM, wrote a nice article on how to correctly prepare pellets before analyzing your sample. \u00a0He recommends: When samples are prepared for\u00a0XRF\u00a0analysis, the size of the particles to be analyzed should be maintained within the saturation depth of the x-rays. 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