An alternative quality control technique for mineral chemistry analysis of portland cement-grade limestone using shortwave infrared spectroscopy

N. Zaini, F.D. van der Meer, F.J.A. van Ruitenbeek, J.B. de Smeth, Fadli Amri, C. Lievens

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Abstract

Shortwave infrared (SWIR) spectroscopy can be applied directly to analyze the mineral chemistry of raw or geologic materials. It provides diagnostic spectral characteristics of the chemical composition of minerals, information that is invaluable for the identification and quality control of such materials. The present study aims to investigate the potential of SWIR spectroscopy as an alternative quality control technique for the mineral chemistry analysis of Portland cement-grade limestone. We used the spectroscopic (wavelength position and depth of absorption feature) and geochemical characteristics of limestone samples to estimate the abundance and composition of carbonate and clay minerals on rock surfaces. The depth of the carbonate (CO3) and Al-OH absorption features are linearly correlated with the contents of CaO and Al2O3 in the samples, respectively, as determined by portable X-ray fluorescence (PXRF) measurements. Variations in the wavelength position of CO3 and Al-OH absorption features are related to changes in the chemical compositions of the samples. The results showed that the dark gray and light gray limestone samples are better suited for manufacturing Portland cement clinker than the dolomitic limestone samples. This finding is based on the CaO, MgO, Al2O3, and SiO2 concentrations and compositions. The results indicate that SWIR spectroscopy is an appropriate approach for the chemical quality control of cement raw materials
Original languageEnglish
Article number950
Number of pages16
JournalRemote sensing
Volume8
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Keywords

  • ITC-ISI-JOURNAL-ARTICLE
  • ITC-GOLD

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