Mining & Minerals

Experts on your team

PANalytical is the world leader in X-ray analysis. We offer robust and flexible analysis packages for the minerals and mining sector, all support ed by our unique web-based support program, PANassist, and an unmatched global sales and service team. A wide range of materials can be characterized. All steps in the process chain benefit – from exploration through grade control to process control and product quality assurance. The fast measurement times in combination with the high-capacity sample changer of the PANalytical systems are ideal for the high throughput analysis needed at service labs. 

An expanded role for X-ray analysis

The X-ray analysis of polycrystalline powder samples has advanced from its roots in laboratory research and is regarded now as one of the most powerful industrial process control tools for the mining industry. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) are the key techniques for characterizing the element and crystalline phase composition of a material on one sample.

PANalytical leadership

The ultra high-speed X-ray detectors, PIXcel^3D and X'Celerator allow the collection of a complete scan in minutes instead of hours. The development of new software has transformed the task of a skillful specialist into a robust, workmanlike and completely automated tool. Previously difficult quantification problems can now be tackled reliably by the Rietveld refinement-based, fully automated RoboRiet package instead of through cumbersome, traditional calibration-based models. Cluster analysis is the perfect tool for grade control.

In addition, the combination of XRF and XRD into one fully integrated solution opens new possibilities for process and quality control at various production steps. Furthermore, Axios^mAX-Minerals offer an XRF solution dedicated to the mining and minerals sector, and includes a complete set of traceable standards and application template for effortless analysis setup.

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