Evaluation of Mesh of Liberation of Zard Koh and Kulli Koh Iron Ores of Pakistan
Journal: Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (Vol.37, No. 4)Publication Date: 2018-10-01
Authors : Sultan Ahmed Khoso Muhammad Ishaque Abro Muhammad Hassan Agheem;
Page : 569-580
Keywords : Mesh of Liberation; Chagai; Maghemite; Grossular; Dravite; Kaolinite.;
Abstract
Liberation size plays a significant role to select a correct and successful concentration method for natural iron ores. This paper aims to evaluate the liberation size of two newly discovered iron ores, namely Zard Koh and Kulli Koh, existing in Chagai region of Pakistan. Zard Koh iron ore is mainly composed of maghemite along with the pyrite, chlorite, grossular and admontite as gangue minerals, whereas, Kulli Koh iron ore is comprised of hematite mostly with quartz, dravite and kaolinite as the gangue minerals. The representative samples of ores were pulverized and sieved to different size fractions. The liberation size of iron bearing minerals and gangues was investigated by analyzing the different size fractions of each ore using XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) attached with EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscope). The XRF results revealed that the most probable liberation size of Zard Koh and Kulli Koh ores is most likely existing at -75+45 and -150+106 m, respectively. In order to confirm this liberation size, further evidences were collected using SEM and EDS examinations. It is interesting to note that the results obtained from SEM and EDS were quite in agreement with XRF results.
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