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Analysis of Bauxite by X-Ray Fluorescence: Mineralogical Study of the Boffa Deposits

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the chemical and mineralogical composition of bauxite samples from five operating sites in Boffa, Guinea, aiming to assess their quality and suitability for alumina production using the Bayer process. The researchers employed X-ray fluorescence (XRF) to determine elemental composition after calcination and fusion with lithium borates. The results indicate that the Boffa bauxites are high in alumina (34.28% - 54.02% Al2O3) and low in silica (0.98% - 7.29% SiO2), suggesting high quality and economic viability.

Source: Journal of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering

DOI: 10.4236/msce.2025.133002

Authors: Mariama Camara, Cheick Abdoul Balde, Alpha Tata Balde, Souleymane Balde, Tamba Diré Camara

Institutions: Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, BASF (Canada), Laboratory for Research on Enterprise and Decisions, Groupe Chimique Tunisien (Tunisia)

Language: English

Topic: Bauxite Residue and Utilization

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408786616

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