Significance and Use

This practice is to be used for sampling and sample preparation of iron ores and related materials, prior to use of a referee method for testing for compliance with compositional specifications for metal content or physical properties. It is assumed that all who use this procedure will be trained analysts capable of performing common laboratory practices skillfully and safely. It is expected that work will be performed in a properly equipped laboratory and that proper waste disposal procedures will be followed. Appropriate quality control practices must be followed, such as those described in Guide E 882 .

Adequate methods for obtaining representative samples for testing the chemical and physical properties of a consignment of iron ore are essential. The sale and use are dependent on the chemical or physical properties, or both, of an ore.

The criteria to prevent bias may be used for both design of a sampling system and in checking the design of an existing system.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers procedures for mechanical sampling of iron ores and related materials in a falling stream or stopped-belt sampling and preparing the gross sample to the various test samples required for each characteristic to be measured. Included as Annexes are ( 1 ) design criteria to prevent bias, ( 2 ) statistical methods to determine quality variation and precisions of sampling and division, and ( 3 ) a method for comparing two sampling procedures for possible systematic differences.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 8.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores, and Related Materials

E276 Test Method for Particle Size or Screen Analysis at No. 4 (4.75-mm) Sieve and Finer for Metal-Bearing Ores and Related Materials

E279 Test Method for Determination of Abrasion Resistance of Iron Ore Pellets and Sinter by the Tumbler Test

E389 Test Method for Particle Size or Screen Analysis at No. 4 (4.75-mm) Sieve and Coarser for Metal-Bearing Ores and Related Materials

E882 Guide for Accountability and Quality Control in the Chemical Analysis Laboratory

E1072 Test Method for Low Temperature Breakdown of Iron Ores

Keywords

crush; division; dry; grind; iron ore; pulverize; sample preparation; sampling; Iron ores--chemical analysis; Sample preparation--iron ores; Specimen preparation (for testing)--metals/alloys; Mechanical sampling systems; Sampling metals/alloys; Stopped belt primary increments ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 73.060.10 (Iron ores)

DOI: 10.1520/E0877-08

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ASTM E877