In potassium salt mine, the neutron activation online elemental analyzer can real-time detect the ion content of K⁺, Mg²⁺, SO₄²⁻, Cl⁻, Na⁺ and other elements in potash ore online, playing a crucial role in quality control and process optimization.
In the practical application at a large state-owned potash mine, this product demonstrated satisfactory static and dynamic adaptability. For static performance, the root mean square errors (RMSE) of all elements were within reasonable ranges, and the consistency between laboratory analysis results and analyzer readings met the expected technical specifications of the test. Regarding dynamic adaptability, the trends of K⁺, Mg²⁺, SO₄²⁻, Cl⁻ and Na⁺ showed extremely high correlation.
In potassium salt mine, the cross-belt analyzer can detect the plasma content of in real time. It has significant function for quality control and process optimization.
EA-POTASSIUM SALT was successfully applied in the SDIC Luobupo Potash Project in July 2023.
SDIC Xinjiang Luobupo Potash Co., Ltd. was established in September 2000. Its production base is located in the Luobupo Salt Lake, Ruoqiang County, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, within the military restricted zone of the Malan Base. The company specializes in developing natural brine resources from Luobupo to produce potassium sulfate, with an annual production capacity of 1.5 million tons of potassium sulfate. It is the world's largest single potassium sulfate production facility.
This project has established a comprehensive potassium salt online analysis system utilizing neutron activation analysis technology, enabling real-time, high-precision detection of multiple key ions in potassium mixed salt (such as K⁺, Na⁺, Mg²⁺, SO₄²⁻, Cl⁻). The system provides robust data support for intelligent management of potassium salt production. By continuously monitoring mineral composition through online analysis technology, it guides mining operations and subsequent beneficiation adjustments, ensuring efficient utilization of mineral resources while reducing raw material composition fluctuations. This stabilizes process parameters, enhances potassium salt yield, and optimizes overall production efficiency.