Elemental analysis of Itakpe iron ore by energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry

Abstract

Elemental analysis of Itakpe Hematite by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence spectrometry was carried out. The iron ore contained the following: Fe (29.55%) Si (24.68%), Zr(0.33%), Ti (0.19%),  Zn(0.02%),  Ca(0.04%),  Cr(0.05%),  Mn(0.05%),  Nb(0.05%)  and  V(0.003%) respectively. The study opines that the hazards to human health caused by exposure to heavy metals are associated with a range of neurological deficits in both children and adults. The EDXRF technique can also provide a rapid evaluation of the economic potential of a geological deposits thereby providing its value both to the mining industry and to the health of the community impacted by the geological exploitation process.

Keywords: Iron ore, Itakpe, Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence spectrometry, pellet