INFOGRAPHIC: 4 Penalty Elements in Iron Ore

Penalty ElementsIn my last blog post, I wrote about how penalty elements can change the physical properties of metals and can impede the proper operation of a smelting facility.  Here’s an infographic that summarizes the four penalty elements in iron ore and the changes that they can cause.

Ali Somarin

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Ali Somarin, PhD, P.Geo

Chief Geologist, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Ali Somarin performed research, drafted application notes, and provided technical knowledge on the application of portable XRF in various fields (mining, oil/gas, environmental, gems) for Thermo Fisher Scientific during 2010-2015.

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