Bauxite is the primary source of aluminium (Al) ore and a major industry in many countries. As such, grading Al concentration is of paramount interest.
The attractiveness of aluminium, element number 13, lies within its unique properties including its lightweight, high strength and excellent corrosion resistance.
More than ever, highly variable compositions and volatile prices of platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), and rhodium (Rh) are important factors in the purchase and recycling of spent catalytic converters.
Application note documenting the corrosion effect of chlorine in concrete structures, as well as illustrates the usefulness of portable XRF analysers for rapid, accurate, on-site material inspection for structures.