Indirect estimate of in loco moisture via normative mineralogy calculation with correction of seasonal effect on itabirite (banded iron formation) of the Pico complex, Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Abstract Moisture is a critical variable in iron-ore processing, handling and transportation. During beneficiation, excessive moisture may lead to screen and chute clogging. In transportation, moisture values above transportable moisture limit may cause cargo instabilities, especially in regard to v...

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Main Authors: Giulia Marina Cerqueira Dias, Daniel Quinaud Rossi, Diniz Ribeiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2021-11-01
Series:SN Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-021-04865-1