Iron ore laboratory analysis

Analysis parameters

• Moisture content
• Particle size
• Loss on ignition
• Pb, Zn, Ca
• S, P, Al, Fe, Fe (metallic), Bi, Ag
• TiO2, SiO2, BaSO4, Sn, P2O5, Mg, As, FeO, Mn, Cu, Cr, Ni, Zr, Co, Cd
• Au, Ag(metallic), REO, C, WO3, Sb, Na, K, Fe2O3, Mo, Li

Customers may select the analysis parameters required.

Sample requirements

• Samples for analysis should be dry, with a particle size of approximately 0.074 mm. Coarse samples require grinding before testing (sample preparation).
• Sample mass: 500 g
• Attach a sample identification label with the necessary information: origin, batch number, responsible organization, sampler, sampling date and sampling method.

The dry, finely ground sample requirement above applies to chemical analysis. Samples for moisture or particle-size determination require separate sampling, preservation and preparation under the relevant method; do not dry or grind them before agreeing the preparation with the laboratory. Confirm the required sample quantity for the selected tests.

ISO 3087 – Determination of iron ore lot moisture

Sample retention period

• One month from receipt of the sample