Cement production process
Effective quality control analysis of the cement making process requires that results obtained from chemical analysis are available a few minutes after taking the sample. The process requires rapid, cost-effective control at all stages of the cement making process.
The analysis of cement and raw materials using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is a well established technique and Oxford Instruments' XRF analyzers are to be found with the majority of global cement making companies, and have an enviable reputation for reliability, stability and ease of use.
The Lab-X3500 is the simplest, multi-element analyzer typically measuring Al, Mg, Si, S, K, Ca and Fe in the cement materials. The X-Supreme8000 performs a similar task with the addition of a 10 position sample carousel for unattended operation, and an integrated PC for storage of results. The MDX1000 is a simultaneous Wavelength Dispersive XRF instrument analysing the main cement making elements in the fastest possible time, with an optional 72 position autosampler.
In all cases the above analysers ensure reliable, robust, simple operation carried out on a 24/7 basis.