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Using Universal Borate Fusion Methodology in the Cement Industry for Raw Materials XRF Applications

Sample preparation by borate fusion and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry has been provent many times to be a robust analytical method.

From Malvern Panalytical Ltd 7 Jan 2015

Cannonite – Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Cannonite was named after Benjamin Bartlett Cannon, V, an amateur mineralogist from Seattle, Washington, USA, who discovered the first specimens.

21 Oct 2014

What is Contact Metamorphism?

Contact metamorphism is a type of metamorphism which occurs adjacent to intrusive igneous rocks due to an increase in temperature resulting from an intrusion of hot magma into the rock.

15 Oct 2014

What is the London Metal Exchange?

The London Metal Exchange (LME), founded in 1877, is the world’s largest trading center of industrial metals. It provides futures contracts and options on a number of base and other metals.

8 Oct 2014

What is the Beneficiation Process?

The beneficiation process can be defined as a treatment process of ore which results in a more concentrated form of the product. It is often used in the preparation of iron ore for smelting.

1 Oct 2014

LIBS for Elemental Analysis in Field Geochemistry - An Interview with Andrew Somers

In this interview, Andrew Somers from SciAps talks about the benefits of their range of LIBS field-portable analyzers for geochemical applications.

From SciAps, Inc. 29 Sep 2014

Brandtite – Occurrence and Properties

Brandtite was named after George Brandt (1694–1768), Swedish chemist. It belongs to the roselite group.

25 Sep 2014

An Introduction to the Electrolysis Process

Electrolysis is a process where an electric current drives a chemical reaction (which would otherwise not occur) across the electrodes.

24 Sep 2014

What is Erosion?

Erosion is the process of removal of Earth’s surface material such as rock debris and soil and transporting the eroded materials in other locations.

23 Sep 2014

Brianyoungite – Occurrence, Properties, and Distribution

Brianyoungite was named after Brian Young (1947– ), a field geologist and mineralogist associated with the British Geological Survey who provided the first specimens.

22 Sep 2014