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IS 2109 (1982): Methods of sampling of dolomite, limestone

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(Reaffirmed 2003)
IndianStandard
METHODS OF SAMPLING DOLOMITE,
LIMESTONE AND OTHER ALLIED MATERIALS

( First Revision)

First Reprint MARCH 1992

UDC 622.368.24:620.113

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADtYR SHAH ZAFAR MARC
NEW DELHI 11002

3anuary i 983
 IS : 2109 - 1982

lndian Standard
METHODS OF SAMPLlNG DOLOMITE,
LIMESTONE AND OTHER ALLIED MATERIALS

( First Revision )
Methods of Sampling Sectional Committee, SMDC 4

Chairman Represenling
DR DAROQASINQH Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute
( ICAR ), New Delhi
Membm
SERI J. N. GARCI ( Alfernafe to
Dr Daroga Singh )
SHRI S. N. AQARWAL Central Statistical Organization, New Delhi
SHRI M. G. BHADE Tpta Iron & Steel Co Ltd, Jamshedpur
SHIRTH. L. CHADHA ( Alternate )
DR M. M. CHAHRABORTY The Indian Iron & Steel Co Ltd, Burnpur
SURI A. W. CRAWATHE Government of India, Mint (Ministry of
Finance )
SHRI S. K. DAS Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals,
New Delhi
SARI B. DAS~UPTA ( ALternate)
SHRI B. K. D~RUVA RAO Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd, Nagpur
SHRI D. B. GHOST Geological Survey of India, Calcutta
SIIRIC. N. HARMAN Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd, Shreeramnagar
SHRI A. SAN~AMESWARARAO ( Alfernatc )
SHRI S. S. HONAVAR ltalab Private Ltd, Bombay
SHRI J. P. PATEL ( Alternate)
SERI P. K. KRISHNAMOORTHY Ministry of Railways
SHRI R. K. DASQUPTA ( A~f6rnat6)
Saar K. S. MAHAPATRA Indian Bureau of Mines, Nagpur
SHRI U. N. SARKAR ( Ahfnatc)
SHRI A. K. MITRA Mitra S. K. Private Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI M. N. MITRA ( A~fernate )
SHRI B. MUKHERJEE Steel Authority of India, Bhitai
SHRI P. K. PAIN National Test House, Calcutta
Sarrr R. J. PA~DEY Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
SHRI B. R. PATEL Therapeutics Chemical Research Corporation,
Bombay
SEMI M. V, VAIDYA ( A&mols )
( Continued on page 2 )

@ copytigbt 1983
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ISr2109-1982
( Continuedfrom pugs 1 )
Members RepesfnLing
SHRI T. R. PUB1 Arm Statistical Organization ( Ministry of
& efence), New Delhi
SH~I R. D. AQRAWAL ( Altanatc )
DR J. RAJARAX Esren & Co, Bangalore
SERI V. SHANXAR NARAYAI
( AItcrnafe I )
SERI K. N. GVBU~AJAOHAB
( AltsrnafsII )
DR M. RANQA RAO Steel Authority of India Ltd, Ranchi (R & D
Organization )
SHW A. K. SATSANC+I ( Ahmatr )
Ds B. R. L. Row Hindustan Zinc Ltd, Udaipur
SERI G. L. JETHWANI ( .&rnat6)
SHRI P. M. SENQUPTA Directorate General of Inspection ( Ministry of
Defeoce )
SARI T. K. BHATTACHARJEEI
( A&rnotc )
SHRI R. C. VZDYARTHI Bharat Aluminium Co Ltd, New Delhi
SHHI S. 0. JEA ( Ahnut )
Sa~r Y. K. BHAT, Director General, IS1 ( Ex-ojiciu Member )
Director ( Stat )

SARI N. SAN~AR
Deputy Director ( Stat ), ISI’

Subcommittee on Sampling of Ores, SMDC 4:3

Members
SHRI S. K. AQRAWAL Min~$D~,hvietals Trading Corporation Ltd,
e
DR S. M. REQE ( Ahrnd6 )
SH~I 13. N. BHABQAVA Indian Bureau of Mines, Nagpur
Sanr U. N. SARXAR ( &6mst6)
SERI S. K. DI~SHIT Indian Iron & Steel Co Ltd, Burnpur
SHRI A. GANQULY ( A~&rna#6)
DIBECTOROF INDUSTRIES& MXNE~ Government of Goa, Daman and Dieu, Panjim
SHRI N. B. GUDE Chowgule & Co Pvt Ltd, Mormugao ( Goa)
SHRI C. N. HABMAN Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd, Shreeramnagar
SHRI A. SANQAMESWARARAO

SHRI 8 %I?~~~AR Italab Private Ltd, Bombay

SH&~. P. PATEL ( Ahnate I)
SHBI J. C. DEY (Alternut II )
DR SURESE M. JAWKHINDIKAB S. G. S. India Private Ltd, Bombay
SEIRID. LAHIRI Geological Survey of India, Calcutta
SHRI G. P. MATHUB National.Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur
SHRI A. K. MITRA Mitra S. K. Private Ltd, Calcutta
SERI M. N. MITRA (&mats)
( Confintud OII@g6 16 )
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Indian Standard
METHODS OF SAMPLING DOLOMITE,
LIMESTONE AND OTHER ALLIED MATERIALS

( First Revision)

0. FOREWORD

0.1 This Indian Standard ( First Revision ) was adopted by the Indian
Standards Institution on 26.July 1982, after the draft finalized by the
Methods of Sampling Sectional Committee had been approved by the
Structural and Metals Division Council.
0.2 This standard was originally issued in 1962. The experience gained
in. the implementation of this standard during the following years led to
the present revision. In this revision the classification of dolomite,
limestone and other allied materials has been restricted to two categories,
namely, run of mine, and crushed and screened. Further the tables giving
the number and mass of increments as well as unit samples have been
simplified. The procedure of ‘point sampling, not found to be representa-
tive in a number of situations, has been eliminated in this revision.
Increment reduction method of sample division has been introduce,d and
also various stages of reduction of gross sample leading to laboratory
sample have been streamlined.
0.3 Iti the formulation of this standard, due consideration has been given
to international standards and practices prevailing in different countries.
For this purpose guidance has been obtained from the following standards
issued by the International Organizations for Standardization:
IS0 3081- 1973 Iron ores - Increment samplingl- Manual
method, and
IS0 3083 - 1973 Iron ores - Preparation of samples
0.4 For the determination of size distribution of dolomite, sieves conform-
ing to IS : 460 ( Parts I & II) - 1978* shall be used. When such sieves are
not available other equivalent standard sieves as judged by the aperture
may be used.
*Specification for test sieves:
Part I Wire cloth teat sieves ( second reabion ).
Part II Perforated plate test sieves ( recond revision).
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0.5 In reporting the test result of analysis, if the final value, observed or
calculated, J to be rounded off, it shall be done in accordance with
IS : 2-1960;.

1.SCOPE
1.1 This standard lays down the procedure to be followed in collecting
and preparing samples from a lot in order to determine size distribution,
moisture content and chemical analysis of dolomite, limestone and other
allied materials in the lot. It gives detailed procedures for sampling’from
stock piles, loaded wagons, trucks, conveyors and shipholds.
1.1.1 This standard also includes a method for estimating and reporting
the quality characteristics of dolomite, limestone and other allied materials
supplied in bulk.
2. TERMINOLOGY
2.0 The word ‘dolomite ’ in this standard shall mean limestone and other
allied materials also for brevity. For the purpose of this standard, the
following definitions shall apply.
2.1 Run of Mine -Dolomite consisting of all sizes up to 200 mm.
2.2 Crushed and Screened - Dolomite of sizes not more than 50 mm
obtained after crushing and screening.
2.3 Consignment - The quantity of dolomite delivered at one time.
2.4 Lot - The quantity of dolomite indicated to be of the same category
and offered for inspection at &ne time. A lot may consist of whole or a
part of the quantity ordered for.
2.5 Sub-lot - The quantity of dolomite in each of the portions into which
a lot is divided for the purpose of sampling.
2.6 Increment -The quantity of dolomite obtained by a sampling
device at one time from a lot or sub-lot.
2.7 Unit Sample -The quantity of dolomite collected at one point in
sectional sampling or at one time from the conveyor.
2.8 Gross Sample - Sample as collected from a sub-lot, that is, the
quantity of material consisting of one or several increments or unit samples
taken from a sub-lot.
2.9 Size Sample - The sample taken for the determination of the size
distribution of the lot or sub-lot.

*Rulesforrounding off numerical values ( revised

).

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2.10 Mpistutie Sample- The sample drawn from a sub-lot exclusively

for the use of the moisture determination.
2.11 Laboratory Sample - The quantity of material obtained by
reducing a gross sample following a specitied procedure, intended for
laboratory testing.
2.12 Composite Sample (for the lot ) - The quantity of material
obtained by mixing together equal or proportionate quantities of material
from each of the laboratory sample representing sub-lots into which a lot
has been divided.
3. SAMPLING FROM STOCK PILE
3.0 The stock piles differ greatly in sizes, particularly in height and hence
the collection of samples from stationary stock piles becomes difficult and
costly. Sampling of stock piles may be done by anyone of the methods
described in 3.1 and 3.2, preferably by the former method. For the
procedures given in 3.2, the top surface of the stock pile to be sampled
shall be flat and even over the entire stock’pile as far as possible.
3.1 Sampling During Formation or Dismantling of Stock Piles
3.1.1 Quantity of dolomite to be loaded into or unloaded from a stock
pile shall be considered as consisting of a number of sub-lots of approxi-
mately equal mass as specified in Table 1. If the loading or unloading is
done shiftwise, each shift may be conveniently taken as representing one
or more sub-lots depending on the quantity loaded or unloaded.
TABLE 1 NUMBER OF SUB-LOTS
(Clauses 3.1.1,3.2.1,4.1,5.1ond6.1)
MASS Or THE LOT NUMBER OB SUB-LOTS
( IN TONNES )
(1) (2)
up to 1 000 2
1 001 to 3 000 3
3 001 to 6 000 4
6 001 and above 5

3.1.1.1 From the quantity of dolomite constituting a sub-lot, the

number of increments specified in Table 2, depending on the category of
dolomite, shall be collected at regular intervals spaced over the whole
period of loading or unloading. The increments, each of mass specified
in Table 2, shall be collected with the help of suitable scoop ( Fig. 1 ) or
baskets of equivalent capacity.
NOTE -While sampling run of mine dolomite, if a lump of size, over 200 mm
is encountered at any point, the lump shall be picked up as it is (without breaking
into pieces ), to be accounted for in the size determination as given under 7.4.1 and
in the reduction of gross sample as given under 8.2.

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TABLE 2 MASS OF THE INCREMENTS AND UNIT SAMPLES

(Clauses 3.1.1.1, 3.2.1.1, 3.2.1.2, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1 d6.2)

SL MO. IN~[LE~I~NT~ RUN OP MINE CltUt313EDAND &X&ED

(1) (2) (3) (4)

i) Increment mass (kg) 4 2
ii) Number of increments 100 80
iii) Mass of gross samples (kg) 400 160
iv) Number of unit samples 10 4
v) Mass of unit sample (kg) 40 40

3.1.2 Gross Samples - All the increments collected from the same sub-lot
shall be combined together to constitute a gross sample.
3.2 Sampling from Stationary Stock pile

3,2.1 Sub-lots -The quantity of dolomite in the stock pile shall be

approximately estimated and shall be divided into a number of sub-lots of
approximately equal mass as per Table 1. The dolomite surface in the
sub.lot shall be levelled, before sampling. Each sub-lot shall be sampled
either by sectioual sampling (see 3.2.1.1) or by trench sampling
(see 3.2.1.2 ).
3.2.1.1 Sectional sampling -The number of unit samples to be
collected from a sub-lot shall be as given in Table 2. For collecting those
unit samples, an equal number of points shall be located on the central
longitudinal line of the dolomite surface in the stock piles.
On the surface of each of the stock pile on which a point has been
located a circle of diameter three times the maximum particle size of dolo-
mite shall be marked at the selected point and over the area of the circle
the entire section of the dolomite, from top to bottom shall be collected in
stages. This can be done by reaching initially up to a depth of 50 cm and
then covering the hole so formed, by a plate for removing the matering
lying on the sides of the hole. After removing the plate, further depth
can be reached in the same manner. This procedure is repeated till the
bottom of the stock pile is reached.
3.2.1.2 Trench sampling - The gross samples shall be made up of the
number of increments as specified in Table 2. These increments shall be
taken from the- stock pile in the following manner:
The number of increments shall be equally distributed over
the entire stock pile and along a randomly chosen line on the
surface, a trench shall be cut right down to the ground level
leaving a space of 30 cm in width to provide for walking space.
From the trenches so cut, the requisite number of increments

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shall be collected with the help of a suitable sampling scoop

(see Fig. 1 ) at various points spread over the two exposed sides
of the trenches. In, case of larger stock piles;in addition to the
trenches so formed, the sides of the stock piles may also be
opened to expose the material at place where the trench does
not expose the material inside.
3.2.2 The gross sample for each sub-lot shall be formed by combining
all the unit samples or increments collected from stock piles.

WOODEN tiANDLE

NOMINAL DIMENSIOBB OB THE SAMPLING SCOOP IN mm

_~_--__-------~
CAPAOITY OP r--------
THE SCOOP A B c D E F G

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (6,

8 kg
( Lump and sized ) 200 200 100 175 115 440 40

4 kg
( Calibrated and 175 120 100 100 65 350 30
fines )

Fxo. 1 SAMPLINGSCOOP

4. SAMPLING FROM WAGONS AND TRUCKS

4.1 Representative samples of dolomite may be collected either during

loading-or unloading of wagons or trucks, that b, when the material is in
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motion or from loaded wagons or trucks. As far as possible, sampling

during motion is to be preferred.

4.1 Sub-lots - For the purpose of sampling, all the wagons or trucks in
the lot shall be divided into a number of sub-lots of approximately equal
mass as specified in Table 1. If loading and unloading operations are
carried out shiftwise, it will be convenient to treat the material loaded or
unloaded in a shift as one or more sub-lots depending on the mass of the
material.

4.2 Sampling During Loading or Unloading - For sampling of

dolomite during the course of loading or unloading, the number of incre-
ments to be collected from each sub-lot and the mass of the increment
shall be as given in Table 2 depending on the category of the material.
In case of wagons, at least 25 percmt of the total number of wagons in a
sub-lot, subject to a minimum of 5 shall be selected at random and the
required number of increments shall be evenly distributed at equal inter-
vals, over the selected wagons, In case the sub-lot consists of 5 or less
number of wagons, all of them shall be subjected to sampling and the
number of increments shall be equally distributed. In the case of trucks,
at least 50 percent of the trucks in a sub-lot subject to a minimum of 10
shall be selected at random and the required number of increments shall
be evenly distributed. In case the sub-lot size is less than lo- trucks,
all of them shall be subjected to sampling. The increments may be
collected with the help of sampling scoop ( Fig. 1 ) or suitable basket of
equivalent capacity. When the dolomite is received from a single source
it is sufficient to sample 25 percent of the trucks subject to a minimum of
five.

4.3 Sectional Sampling -- For the purpose of sampling from loaded

wagons, the method of sectional sampling shall be adopted. The number
of unit samples to be collected from each sub-lot shall be in accordance
Table 2. For collecting these unit samples, an equal number of points
shall be located on the central and longitudinal lines of the dolomite
surface of all the wagons in the lot. At each point, a unit sample shall
oe collected as indicated in 3.2.1.1. Sectional sampling from trucks is to
be avoided as far as possible and sampling has to be carried out only
luring the loading or unloading of trucks.

:i n SAMPLING DURING LOADING/UNLOADING OF SHIPS

5.1 The quantity of dolomite in .a lot shall be divided into a number of
sub-lots of approximately equal mass as specified in Table 1. Sampling
has to be carried out only when the material is loaded into or unloaded
from a shiphold. The number of increments as given in Table 2 shall be
&taken at regular intervals of time.
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6. SAMPLING FROM CONVEYORS

6.1 Sub-lots - For the purpose of sampling a, lot, while it is being dis-
charged over a conveyor, shall be divided into a number of sub-lots of
approximately equal mass as specified in Table 1. This can be done by
dividing the total duration of movement of dolomite into a number of
equal intervals corresponding. to the number of sub-lots, keeping also in
view the rate of discharge.
The material moved in each of such intervals will form a sub-lot. A
representative gross sample shall be drawn from each of the sub-lots and
shall be kept separately. Thus there will be as many gross samples as the
number of sub-lots into which the lot has been divided.
6.2 The number of increments to be taken from a sub-lot is given in
Table 2 and depends on the category of dolomite. The number shall be
evenly distributed over the sub-lot. The increment shall be drawn with
the help of a suitable sampling scoop (see Fig. 1) at regular intervals.
6.3 Taking Increments at Discharge Points - When the material is
in motion; the most reliable means of taking such increments is to sample
at a point where it discharges from the belt. The best possible increment
is one which cuts across entirely the falling stream of the material by
means of a suitable receptacle passed from one side of a stream to the
other without allowing the material to overflow the receptacle. The
stream should be sampled systematically by taking material from all
portions.
6.4 Sampling by Stopped Belt Method - If it is practicable to stop the
conveyor belt periodically, larger quantity of dolomite constituting unit
sample may be drawn from the belt so as to avoid frequent stoppage of
the belt and interruption of the flow of material. The mass of each unit
sample shall be not less than 40 kg and it shall be collected from the full
width and thickness of stream. The number of unit samples as given in
Table 2 shall be equally spread over the entire sub-lot.

7. DETERMINATION OF SIZE DISTRIBUTION

7.1 The size distribution of dolomite in a lot shall normally be estimated
as given below:
a) Over 200 mm,
b) Over 150 mm and up to 200 mm,
c) Over 50 mm and up to 150 mm,
d) Over 10 mm and up to 50 mm,
e) Over 1 mm and up to 10 mm, and
f ) 1 mm and below.

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If necessary, dolomite of other sizes may also be estimated.

NOTED- In the determination of size distribution sieves of suitable sizes. as
specified in IS : 460 ( Part II )-1978* shall be used wherever possible.
7.2 Grooo Samples Constituted by Aggregating Unit Samples -
Each gross sample shall be screened successively through selected sieves
(see 7.1) and the quantity retained on each of the sieves, as also that
passing through the smallest sieve, shall be weighed separately and
recorded.
7.2.1 Size distribution for the lot shall be estimated as follows:
=1 + as+ ............
a) Over 200 mm, percent =----- x 100
ml -I- m2 + ...........
61 + b* + . . . . . . . . . . . . x 1oo
b) Over 150 mm, and
up to 200 mm, percent = ml -I- ma f.. ..T.
Cl + cg + . , . . . . .
c) Over 50 mm, and x 100
up to 150 mm, percent -ml + me +.. . . . . . . . . .

a-- 4 + ds’f
.- . . . . . . . . . x 1o()
d) Over 10 mm, and
up to 50 mm, percent ml + ms + . . . . . . . . ,...
fl+Q t...
e) Over 1 mm, and x 100
up to 10 mm, percent -ml + ms + . . . . . . .. . . .

f) 1 mm and below,
_fi +fB + ... ... ... ... x 100
percent
ml + m8+ . . . . . . . . . . .
where
ml, ms . . . . . . .. . . . . are the masses of the different gross samples,
a13 a1 ,.., . . . . . . . . . are the corresponding masses of dolomite of size
exceeding 200 mm,
h, ba .., ... ... ... are the corresponding masses of dolomite of size
over 150 mm, and up to 200 mm,
Cl, C¶ . . . . . . . . . . . . are the corresponding masses of dolomite of size
over 50 mm, and up to 150 mm,
4, 4 . . . . . . . , . . are the corresponding masses of dolomite of size
over 10 mm, and up to 50 mm,
81, a ... .. . ... ... are the corresponding masses of dolomite of size
over 1 mm and up to 10 mm, and
fl,fS ,........... are the correbponding masses of dolomite of size
1 mm and below.
NOTE - Percentage of material of any other de&red sire shall be calculated on
similar lines.

*Specification for test sieves: Part II Perforated plate test sieves ( secondrecision).

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7.3 Gross Samples Constituted by Aggregating Increments - Where

the gross samples do not contain any lump over 200 mm the procedure
detailed in 7.2 and 7.2.1 shall be followed for estimating the size distri-
bution in the lot, the perceutage of material over 200 mm being nil.
7.4 Where the gross samples contain some lumps over 200 mm, the por-
tion of the gross samples excluding such lumps shall be treated as in 7.2.

7.4.1 The size distribution for the lot shall be estimated as follows:

a) Over 200 mm, percent 0 ( 4n ) + ml’ +4i; + .......... X 100

61 + 6s + ..i ..,........... *... x loo

b) Over 150 mm, and =
up to 200 mm, percent ( 4n ) + ml’ + ms’ + . . . . . . . . .
Cl -I- cs + ..,...; . . . . . . . . . . ..I. x loo
4 Over 50 mm, and =
up to 150 mm, percent ( 4n ) + ml’ + ms + . . . . . . . . .
dr + ds_+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x 1oo
4 Over 10 mm, and
up to 50 mm, percent = m ml’ + ms’ + ._ . . . . . .

el + es + . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .
e) Over 1 mm, and = -
( 4f~ ) + ml’ + ms’ + . . . . . . . . .
x 100
up to 10 mm, percent
= fr 3 .fz. + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x loo
f > 1 mm, and below,
percent ( 4n ) + ml’ + ms’ + . . . . . . . . .

where
ml!, ms’ .., . . . are the masses ( in kg ) of the different gross samples
excluding lumps over 200 mm,
n is the total number of lumps over 200 mm in all the gross
samples, and
bl, b2 . . . . . . . . . . cl, c2 . . . . . . . . . . dl, d, . . . . . . . are as defined in 7.2.
NOTE -hhs of each lump is taken to be equivalent to one increment, that
is, 4 kg.
8. REDUCTION OF A GROSS SAMPLE
8.1 Moisture Sample -
Each of the gross samples shall be sent first for
size determination and only after that the sample preparation shall be
carried out. For moisture determination, moisture sample of 20 to 25 kg
shall be taken from each gross sample in not less than 5 increments after
crushing the material to -10 mm size by mechanical or manual means.
From this 20 to 25 kg material, two or more samples of 1 kg each shall be
drawn for moisture determination.

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NOTE - If needed, separate moisture samples may be drawn from the sub-lot
by any other procedure, as agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier.

8.2 Preparation of Samples for Chemical Analysis - Dolomite in

each gross sample shall be first crushed in a jaw crusher, roll crusher or
manually using a hammer or pounder and a suitable steel plate, till the
material in gross sample is of -10 mm size. Duplicate moisture samples
of 1 kg each may be collected at this stage, if not already done. The rest
of the material shall be mixed well and reduced, to 20 kg which shall then
be further p_rocessed in stages as detailed in Fig, 2, to prepare the laboratory
samples for chemical analysis. For reduction at various stages one of the
methods detailed in 8.2.1 to 8.2.3 shall be followed. The mass of the each
laboratory sample shall be at least 200 g.
NOTE - The lumps obtained while collecting the increments ( see 3.1.1.1 ) shall
be crushed separately and one scoopful for each lump ( approximately 4 kg for run
of mine ore ) shall be taken along with the’materials of other sizea in the gross
sample for red.uction as detailed in 8.2.

GROSS SAMPLE

SIZE DETEitMINATION

CRUSHED’TO -10 mm

MIXI.NG AN; REDUCTION

4

20 kg of REDUC!ED SAMPE TWO MOlSTURt SAMPLES

( 1 kg each )
i
CRUSHEDTOPASSTHROUGH-
4.75 mm IS SI.EVE

MIXING AND RtDUCTION TO 10 kg

CRUSHED TO &SS THROUGH

1.70 mm IS SIEVE

MIXING AND RjEDUCTlON TO 2’5 kg

CRUSHED TO FtASS THROUGH

550 micron IS SIEVE

MIXING AND RtDUCTION TO 600 Q

J
PULVERIZED TO PASS THROUGH
150 micron IS SIEVE

LABORATORY&AMPLE FOR CHEMICAL

ANALYSIS
.? I
FIG. 2 STAGESOF RLDUCING A GROSSSAMPLE ~5
.
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1‘ \$
12 L t
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8.2.1 Reduction b9 Rt#le Divider - After each crushing,‘the material shall

he well mixed and poured into the riffle. This process shall be repeated
using rifles of different sizes according to the size of the crushed material.

8.2.2 Coning and Quartering Method - In this method the crushed dolo-
mite shall be well mixed and then scooped into a cone-shaped pile. Care
shall be taken to drop each scoopful over the same spot to ensure even
distribution of lumps and fines on all sides of the cone.

After the cone is formed it shall be flattened by pressing. the top of

the cone with the smooth surface of the scoop. Then, it is cut into quarters
by two lines which intersect at right angle at the centre of the base of the
cone. The bulk of the sample is reduced to half by rejecting any two
diagonally opposite quarters.

8.2.3 Increment Reduction Method - The division of the gross sample

( after being crushed to -10 mm ) by the manual increment division
method ( see Fig. 3 ) shall be carried out according to the following proce-
dure. It is advisable to have at least 20 increments under this method.
The size of the increment shall be as specified in Table 3.

a>Spread
absorbing
the crushed sample on a
plate, into a uniform
smooth, flat and non-moisture
flat rectangle of dimensions
axbmm.

b) Divide the rectangle into five equal parts lengthwise and four
equal parts breadthwise ( for 20 increments ) as given in Fig. 3.

FIG.~ MANUAL INCREMENT DIVISION METHOD

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c) From each of the 20 parts so obtained, equal quantities, not less

than that specified in Table 3, shall be collected with the help of
a suitable scoop and combined together to form the reduced
sample.
In the above procedure the scoop shall be inserted to the bottom of
the sample layer and if necessary a bumper plate may be inserted in front
of the scoop to facilitate the operation.

TABLE 3 SIZE OF INCREMENTS IN MANUAL INCREMENT

DXVISION METHOD
( Clause8.2.3 )
SIZE OF MATEWAL TEICKNESS OB LAYER QUANTITY TO BE OBTAINEDAT
ONE TIME FROMEACB PART

(1) (2) (3)

mm mm 6
10 30 to 40 250
4.75 25 to 35 150
1.70 15 to 25 40
0.85 10 to 20 25
o-15 5 to 10 5

9. NUMBER OF TESTS
9.1 Moisture Determination - All the moisture samples representing
different sub-lots in a lot shall be tested individually for moisture content.
If needed, moisture determination shall be carried out in duplicate for
each gross sample, To avoid change in moisture content, the moisture
determination shall be done a! quickly as possible.
9.2 Laboratory Samples for Chemical Analysis - All the laboratory
samples shall be tested individually for important characteristics. For the
remaining characteristics, a composite sample prepared by mixing equal
or proportionate quantities of dolomite from each of the laboratory
samples shall be analysed. Unless otherwise agreed to between the
purchaser and the supplier, the following schedule of testing should be
followed:

I
1 ’ I
Individual laboratory samples A composite sample to be
to be analysed for: analysed for:
a) Calcium oxide Alumina
b) Silica Magnesium oxide
c) Loss on ignition Ferric oxide
Carbon dioxide
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10. REPORTING
IO.1 Reporting of Moisture Content - The result .obtained from ith
sub-lot shall be denoted by ‘ xi ‘, In case duplicate test results are
obtained for ith sub-lot, average of these two results shall be denoted by
~1. The overall moisture content of dolomite in the lot shall be calculated
by the following formula:
Xmr x xi
Average moisture content = I: ni

where mi, is the mass of the ith sub-lot and symbol 2; stands for summation
over all i’s.
10.2 Chemical Analysis
10.2.1 For those characteristics, where composite samples have been
tested, only one test result will be available and that result shall be repor-
ted as the value of that characteristic for the lot sampled.
10.2.2 When two laboratory samples have been analysed individually
from a lot, the average of the two available test results shall be reported
as the value of the characteristic for the lot sampled. The individual test
results shall also be reported to give an indication of the range of variation
in quality.
10.2.3 When three or more laboratory samples have been analysed
individually from a lot the following procedure shall be followed to assess
the average quality andits limits of variation.
Let x1, .x2, .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..xn be the results of analysing II laboratory
samples for a particular characteristic.
Calculate,

Average(f)=Xr+X*f *-.+‘a, and

n
Range (R) = the difference between the maximum and minimum
values.
The limits of variation in the average kvel of the characteristic in
the lot shall be reported as (Z & hR ), where h is a factor, the value of
which depends upon the number of laboratory samples analysed. The
appropriate value of the factor h is given below:
Number of Laboratory Valirc of Factor h
Samples Analyscd
3 l-30
4 0.72
5 o-51

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( Confinusdfrom page 2 )

Members &Qresenting
SARI M. M. MOUDQILL Indian Aluminium Co Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI B. MUPHERJEE Bhilai Ispat Ltd, Bhilai
SIIRI PIJUSH KANTI BANE~JEE
( Alternate )
SHRI R. C. PALHAN Export Inspection Council of India, Calcutta
SHRI KARAM CHAND (Alternate)
SFIRI B. R. PATEL Therapeutics Chemical Research CorDoration,
Bombay
SHRI M. V. VAIDYA ( Alternate )
DR J. RAJARAM Essen & Co, Bangalore
Snn~ K. N. GURURAJAOHAR
( Alternate )
SHRI M. R. ROY Inspection & Testing Co ( India ) Pvt Ltd,
Calcutta
SHRI G. V. SUBRAMANYA National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd,
Hyderabad
SHRI V. P. ROY ( Alternate )
SHRI G. R. TALAULIXAR Goa Mineral Ore Exporters’ Association, Panjim
(Goa)

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