Published December 20, 1984 | Version v1
Patent

Ore sorting using natural gamma radiation

Description

Ore which emits natural gamma radiation is placed on a moving conveyor belt and the natural gamma emission, water content and mass of the ore is measured. These measurements are used to determine the ore grade. The ore is then directed to a location characteristic of its grade

Availability note (English)

Available from Patent Office, P.O. Box 200, Woden, A.C.T.

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
vp.
IPC:
Int. Cl. B07C 5/346; B07C 5/34.
IPC
Int. Cl. B07C 5/346; B07C 5/34.
Patent number
AU patent document 79/48740/B/

INIS

Country of Publication
Australia
Country of Input or Organization
Australia
INIS RN
16034794
Subject category
S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
ORES; RADIOMETRIC SORTING