Sampling Bulk Industrial Minerals and Ores
A practical approach
By George H. Edwards & Peter W. Harben
Publication: August 1999
Covering both industrial minerals and metallic ores. From the publishers of the Industrial Minerals journal and the Industrial Minerals Directory IMIL Logo Anyone involved in sampling will know that information on samples and sampling techniques has to date, been limited and only discussed to a theoretical and mathematical extent. Sampling Bulk Industrial Minerals and Ores has been written to put this subject into an applied context. It is based on the theories of Pierre M Gy and Francis F Pitard but with a highly practical bias based on field experience. In today’s environment when more and more emphasis is placed on the quality and reliability of a supplied product, samples and sampling techniques are critical to business success. This book explores the Do’s and Don’ts behind this controversial, yet highly topical subject.
Sampling Bulk Industrial Minerals and Ores is aimed at anyone needing to know the quality and consistency of a raw material:
Producers and processors
Traders
Consumers
Transportation companies
Materials handling companies
Insurance companies
Inspection companies
Consultants
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
Chapter Two Review of sampling theory
Chapter Three Sampling procedures
Chapter Four Preparing the sample for the laboratory
Appendices
I A glossary for particulate mineral sampling
II Measurements
III Chemical data and conversion factors
IV Mineral data
V Shipping abbreviations
VI Laboratories and inspection companies
About the authors
Sample pages A selection of sample pages from the book. Order on-line at www.mineralnet.co.uk
