Aeris

Minerals edition
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Outperforming expectations... Efficient processing of

surprisingly intuitive ores and minerals
The Minerals editions of Aeris is Malvern Panalytical’s engineers with their continuous Configured for mining applications
Malvern Panalytical’s X-ray diffractometer drive to innovate have been able to outperform typical XRD can provide accurate mineral monitoring and input for hydrometallurgical models to obtain the most economic
for everyone in the mining industry. Ease benchtop X-ray diffractometer performance. Aeris processing conditions.
of use and maximum benefit are the key incorporates many technologies that were introduced
on our high-end systems and have proven their benefits.
aspects. Experience for yourself how the
The data quality and speed of analysis delivered by Aeris Exploration Greenfield Brownfield
operation of the Minerals edition of Aeris is
have previously only been seen on full-power systems.
just a breeze with its intuitive user interface Determination Mineralogy Investigate poor XRD for the mining industry
Additionally, Aeris is the first benchtop X-ray diffraction of all existing defines the most metallurgical
on the built-in touch screen where all
(XRD) system that is fully automatable and can easily be minerals for suitable process performance. • Efficient method for directly obtaining
results you need are directly displayed.
incorporated in industrial production control. resource for an ore type. information about the mineralogy of ores,
estimation concentrates and industrial residues
At the same time, the Minerals edition of Aeris
is designed for low cost of ownership. With Excellent X-ray diffraction for everyone indeed! • Partner at every stage of the of the production
Tracking of ore Knowledge Enhance
its low power consumption, virtually unlimited deposits and of mineralogy efficiency of the process, from raw material to the final product
lifetime of the tube and limited infrastructural alteration zones helps to beneficiation • Rapid analysis minimizing feedback loops
requirements it guarantees low running costs. achieve optimal process. and allows early intervention for process
recoveries. optimization

Modeling of Mineralogy Increase • Safe and non-destructive analysis tool

shapes and information recovery of ore
types of ore ensures the minerals.
bodies required product
quality.

Where can mining companies benefit from

X-raydiffraction ?

Redefining
benchtop XRD
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Process monitoring in mining Versatile analysis of ores

made easy
Aeris can be used by everyone and everywhere. With its Analysis of copper Calcite
Talc II
XRD

small footprint the instrument can be placed wherever ores with complex Talc I
Lizardite
you want it to work for you. Put it for example in a Clinochlore
mineralogical
20
Calcite
Vermiculite XRD
container laboratory directly in the mine or processing Talc II
Muscovite
plant and get fast analyses of your material on-site. 690 composition Talc I
Actinolite
Lizardite
Epidote

Sample-Nr.
Clinochlore 20
40
Enstatite
Sample preparation is easy and safe and does not require Aeris needs only 10 minutes to Vermiculite
Calcite
Vesuvianite
Muscovite XRD
Talc II
additional chemicals. deliver an accurate analysis of a Augite
Actinolite
Talc I
Andradite
Epidote
Lizardite
complex ore sample containing

Sample-Nr. Sample-Nr.
Quartz
Aeris’ low cost of ownership delivers maximum return Enstatite
Clinochlore
Siderite
40
60
20
Vesuvianite
on investment: it has very limited infrastructural more than 20 different mineral Vermiculite
Magnetite
Augite
Muscovite
Pyrrhotite
requirements with its small footprint and it has no need phases. Andradite
Actinolite
Pyrite
Quartz
Epidote
Tenorite 60
Siderite 80
40
for compressed air or cooling water. Aeris has a much Enstatite
Cuprite
Magnetite
Vesuvianite
770 Serpierite
Pyrrhotite
lower power consumption compared to floorstanding 786
Augite
Brochantite
Pyrite
Andradite
Chalcopyrite
X-ray diffraction systems and its X-ray tube has a virtually Tenorite
Quartz 80
60
Cuprite
Siderite 0 20 40 60 80 100
unlimited lifetime. Serpierite
Magnetite
0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5
Brochantite
Pyrrhotite Concentration wt.% Cu [wt.%]
Chalcopyrite
Pyrite
Tenorite 80 0 20 40 60 80
0.5 100 1.5 2.5 3.5
Mineralogy
Cuprite of 100 copper ore samples (left), total copperCucontent calculated
Seamless integration in automation Serpierite
fromBrochantite
the mineralogy.
Concentration wt.% [wt.%]

Chalcopyrite

Counts
0 20 40 60 80 100 Hematite
0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5
The only automatable benchtop diffractometer for high sample throughput 27.9%

Crystalline and
Concentration wt.% Cu [wt.%]
Aeris can be connected with belt for fast and automated sample processing.

Counts
10000
The power of combining technologies amorphous content Amorphous
12.5%

The twin solution, Aeris and Zetium, provides full material characterization by adding elemental composition information in iron ores 10000 Anatase
from Zetium to the phase composition by Aeris.

Counts
Aeris in combination with 0.0%
Rutile
Malvern Panalytical’s software 5000 0.2%

module HighScore is also 10000

capable to quantify the 5000
amorphous content of rocks 20 30 40 50 60
Goethite
57.3%
70 80
Position [°2θ] (Cobalt (Co))
and ores besides their mineral
composition. 5000 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Position [°2θ] (Cobalt (Co))

20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Position [°2θ] (Cobalt (Co))

Quantitative analysis of minerals and amorphous content in iron ore.

65

wt.%
Ore sorting Al2O3available - XRD
Direct monitoring of 60
55
Al2O3available - ref
SiO2 reactive - XRD
process parameters
65
Exploration

wt.%
50 SiO
Al 2O available- -ref
reactive
XRD
60
Mine planning
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in bauxite
Al2O3available - ref
45
55 SiO2 reactive - XRD
40
50 SiO2 reactive - ref
Aeris is the only benchtop 65

wt.%
35 Al2O3available - XRD
Process diffractometer that allows the
45
60
Al2O3available - ref
monitoring 30
40
55
direct monitoring of process 25
SiO2 reactive - XRD
35
50 SiO2 reactive - ref
parameters such as the available 20
30
45
alumina or reactive silica in 15
25
40
bauxites. 10
20
35
5
PLSR (partial least squares 15
30
0
10
regression) as part of the 25
5
5 10 15 20 25 30
HighScore software module 20
Sample-Nr.
0
15
makes Aeris a unique tool for 5 10 15 20 25 30
10
process monitoring. Sample-Nr.
5
0
5 10 15 20 25 30
Sample-Nr.
Comparison of XRD/PLSR results and wet chemistry for the available alumina and
reactive silica content in bauxite.

Quality
assurance
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Strong and robust An easy touch

Fast and reliable feedback into the process is paramount for producing good-quality ore concentrates
Accurate and reliable results in just a few steps
and metals efficiently. Uptime of the analytical equipment is therefore key. From the ground up, Aeris
has been designed for maximum uptime. This is additionally backed by Malvern Panalytical’s global
network of customer support and application specialists.
Aeris is the first benchtop XRD, providing seamless integration in any industry standard automation
system with a belt or a robot. Also Aeris complies with the most stringent safety standards.

Rugged design
The only benchtop XRD with external sample loading for
ultimate dust protection of the heart of the instrument.

Minimum of infrastructural requirements

No cooling water, no chiller, no compressed air - the only
thing you need is a single-phase power socket. Place sample and enter sample information Select measurement program and hit start

Industry-ready
Compatible with all common industry standards; from
LIMS interfacing protocols to various industry-standard
sample holders.

External sample changer

Easy-to-use sample changer with a continuous sample
flow compatible with industry standard sample holders.

Fully automatable
Aeris can be connected to a belt. Data transfer is
provided with industry standard LIMS protocols.

Easy operation
Intuitive operation via on-board high-resolution
(1024 x 768) 10.4” LCD touch screen.

Speed and sensitivity pack

Even faster analysis and improved detection of minor
phases.

Safety guaranteed
Aeris complies with the most stringent safety
requirements. No chemicals are needed for sample
preparation.
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