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Iron Ore
Mineralogy, Processing and Environmental Sustainability
- 2nd Edition - December 2, 2021
- Editor: Liming Lu
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 2 2 6 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 2 2 7 - 2
Iron Ore: Mineralogy, Processing and Environmental Sustainability, Second Edition covers all aspects surrounding the second most important commodity behind oil. As an essential… Read more
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Request a sales quoteIron Ore: Mineralogy, Processing and Environmental Sustainability, Second Edition covers all aspects surrounding the second most important commodity behind oil. As an essential input for the production of crude steel, iron ore feeds the world's largest trillion-dollar-a-year metal market and is the backbone of the global infrastructure. The book explores new ore types and the development of more efficient processes/technologies to minimize environmental footprints. This new edition includes all new case studies and technologies, along with new chapters on the chemical analysis of iron ore, thermal and dry beneficiation of iron ore, and discussions of alternative iron making technologies.
In addition, information on recycling solid wastes and P-bearing slag generated in steel mills, sustainable mining, and low emission iron making technologies from regional perspectives, particularly Europe and Japan, are included. This work will be a valuable resource for anyone involved in the iron ore industry.
- Provides an overall view of the entire value chain, from iron ore to metal
- Includes specific information on process/stage/operation in the value chain
- Discusses challenges and developments, along with future trends in the iron ore and steel industries
- Incorporates new, sustainable mining techniques
Industry professionals and academics in the field of iron ore extraction and processing companies, iron making companies; steel processors; academic metallurgists
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Preface to the second edition
- Biography
- Chapter 1 Introduction: Overview of the global iron ore industry
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Iron ore mining operations by country
- 1.3 Innovative technologies adopted by iron ore producers
- 1.4 Challenges facing iron ore industry
- References
- Part One Characterization and analysis of iron ore
- Chapter 2 Mineralogical, chemical, and physical metallurgical characteristics of iron ore
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Mineralogy
- 2.3 Chemical composition
- 2.4 Physical properties
- 2.5 Future trends
- References
- Chapter 3 Quantitative XRD analysis and evaluation of iron ore, sinter, and pellets
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 XRD mineral quantification
- 3.3 Principal minerals of natural and sintered iron ores
- 3.4 Quantitative XRD analysis of iron ore
- 3.5 Quantitative XRD analysis of iron ore sinter and pellets
- 3.6 Summary
- References
- Chapter 4 Automated optical image analysis of natural and sintered iron ore
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction—overview of optical image analysis technique
- 4.2 Mineralogical characteristics of iron ore and sinter
- 4.3 Automated optical image analysis
- 4.4 Application of automated OIA to natural and sintered iron ore
- References
- Chapter 5 Quantitative analysis of iron ore using SEM-based technologies
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Principles of SEM-based technologies
- 5.3 Application of automated SEM-based technologies to ore characterization
- 5.4 Characterization of natural and sintered iron ore using QEMSCAN
- 5.5 Summary
- 5.6 Future trends
- References
- Chapter 6 Characterization of iron ore by visible and infrared reflectance and Raman spectroscopies
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Principles, instrumentations, and applications of reflectance spectroscopy
- 6.3 Principles, instrumentations, and applications of Raman spectroscopy
- 6.4 Future trends
- References
- Part Two Extraction, comminution, classification, and beneficiation of iron ore
- Chapter 7 Iron ore extraction techniques
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Iron ore mining—an historical UK context
- 7.3 Underground iron ore mining: Kiruna, Sweden
- 7.4 Modern-day surface mining: the Pilbara deposit
- 7.5 Modern day surface mining: iron ore in Minas Gerais Province, Brazil
- 7.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 8 Comminution and classification technologies of iron ore
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Iron ore crushing and screening
- 8.3 Iron ore grinding and classification
- 8.4 Future trends in iron ore comminution and classification
- References
- Chapter 9 Physical separation of iron ore: magnetic separation
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Principle of magnetic separation
- 9.3 Magnetic separators
- 9.4 Typical flow sheets for upgrading low-grade iron ores
- 9.5 Challenges and recent advances in upgrading low-grade iron ores using magnetic separation
- 9.6 Summary
- References
- Chapter 10 Non-magnetic physical separation of hematitic/goethitic iron ore
- Abstract
- 10.1 Physical processing for enhancing chemical properties
- 10.2 Dense medium separation
- 10.3 Jigging
- 10.4 Upflow classification
- 10.5 Spiraling
- 10.6 Dry physical separation technologies aimed at enhancing chemical properties
- References
- Chapter 11 Physiochemical separation of iron ore
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Mineral properties
- 11.3 Iron ore flotation
- 11.4 Key challenges and future directions
- References
- Chapter 12 Chemical separation of iron ore
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Phosphorus removal from iron ores
- 12.3 Removal of silicon, aluminum, and sulfur minerals
- 12.4 Summary and future trends
- References
- Chapter 13 Thermal beneficiation of refractory iron ore
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Magnetizing roasting and magnetic separation process
- 13.3 Deep reduction and magnetic separation process
- 13.4 Summary
- References
- Chapter 14 Application of biotechnology in iron ore beneficiation
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Microbial adhesion to mineral surfaces
- 14.3 Bioleaching for phosphorus removal from iron ores
- 14.4 Biobeneficiation of sulfide ores
- 14.5 Biobeneficiation of iron ore
- 14.6 Future trends
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Part Three Iron ore agglomeration and ironmaking technologies
- Chapter 15 Iron ore sintering
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Effect of iron ore characteristics on sintering
- 15.3 Evaluation of iron ore for the sintering process
- 15.4 Recent developments in iron ore sintering
- 15.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 16 Iron ore pelletization
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Specification requirements of pellet feed
- 16.3 Green ball formation and properties
- 16.4 Induration of green pellets
- 16.5 Quality requirements for fired pellets
- 16.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 17 Blast furnace ironmaking and its ferrous burden quality requirements
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction to ironmaking technologies
- 17.2 Blast furnace ironmaking fundamentals—zones and reactions in the blast furnace
- 17.3 Quality requirements
- 17.4 Physical testing of blast furnace Fe-bearing materials
- 17.5 Summary
- References
- Chapter 18 Alternative ironmaking processes and their ferrous burden quality requirements
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Direct reduction
- 18.3 Smelting reduction
- 18.4 Summary
- References
- Part Four Environmental sustainability and low emission technologies
- Chapter 19 Sintering emissions and mitigation technologies
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 COX emissions and their mitigation
- 19.3 SOX emissions and their mitigation
- 19.4 NOX emissions and their mitigation
- 19.5 Dioxin emissions and their mitigation
- 19.6 Dust emissions and their reduction
- 19.7 Utilization of biomass materials in iron ore sintering
- 19.8 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 20 Utilization of biomass as an alternative fuel in iron and steel making
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Potentials of biomass utilization in iron and steel industry
- 20.3 Biomass in steelmaking
- 20.4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 21 Life cycle assessment of iron ore mining and processing
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Iron ore mining and processing
- 21.3 Loading and haulage
- 21.4 Application of LCA to iron ore mining and processing
- 21.5 Using LCA to reduce energy and greenhouse gas impacts
- 21.6 Conclusions
- 21.7 Sources of further information and advice
- References
- Chapter 22 Iron ore in Australia and the world: Resources, production, sustainability, and future prospects
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Perspectives on global and Australian iron ore resources
- 22.3 Trends in iron ore and steel production
- 22.4 Environmental and socioeconomic benefits, threats, and opportunities
- 22.5 Future technological drivers and their implication to world iron ore trade
- 22.6 Iron ore and steel substance flows and sustainability issues
- 22.7 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 23 Low carbon ironmaking technologies: Japan’s approach
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Cokemaking
- 23.3 Blast furnace
- 23.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 24 Low carbon ironmaking technologies: an European approach
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Blast furnace ironmaking
- 24.3 Alternative ironmaking technologies
- 24.4 Towards carbon-free ironmaking
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 840
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: December 2, 2021
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128202265
- eBook ISBN: 9780128202272
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Liming Lu
Dr Liming Lu is currently a Senior Principal Scientist leading CSIRO research and development in iron ore agglomeration and high temperature behaviour of resultant agglomerates during the blast furnace and other alternative ironmaking processes. Liming has more than 28 years R and D experience in the characterisation, processing and evaluation of iron ores, metallurgical coals and molten alloys. He has published 10 book chapters and more than 130 papers including 6 invited review. He is a Technical Expert of ISO Technical Committee TC102/SC3, which is reviewing and developing international standards for the physical testing of iron ore. Liming has served as a Key Reader for Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, a member of the Editorial Board for Ironmaking and Steelmaking and a member of the Advisory Board of ISIJ International. Liming was the recipient of Josef S Kapitan Award from American Iron and Steel Society in 2003 and Sawamura Award from the Iron and Steel Institute of Japan in 2018. He was appointed as an Adjunct Professor by Central South University, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Liaoning University of Science and Technology and Shanghai University in China.
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