Defining the Precise Quality of Industrial Minerals
The performance and value of industrial minerals depend not on metal grade but on purity, composition, and crystal structure. From limestone to silica and clays, understanding oxide ratios and impurity profiles determines whether a material meets technical specifications for cement, glass, ceramics, or filler applications.
BQCIS delivers full-spectrum chemical and mineralogical analysis. Using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and ICP-OES, we quantify major oxides and trace elements with high accuracy. For mineral phase identification, our X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) testing differentiates structural forms—such as quartz versus amorphous silica, or kaolinite versus montmorillonite—offering insight unattainable from chemistry alone.
The result is a complete chemical–mineralogical fingerprint that certifies material suitability, ensures batch consistency, and supports both production quality control and commercial certification.
Key Analytical Activities
Key Benefits of Chemical & Mineralogical Analysis
Certify Product Composition
Provides verified oxide and impurity profiles that support product certification and guarantee conformity to industry specifications.
Optimize Industrial Applications
Chemical and phase data improve raw material blending, process control, and end-product performance for cement, glass, and ceramics.
Detect Impurities & Variations
Identifies off-spec batches and contamination sources early, preventing costly production inconsistencies or product rejections.
Support Technical & Commercial Confidence
Third-party analytical reports from BQCIS provide the credibility required for client assurance and international trade acceptance.
Success Story
XRF Analysis Identifies Off-Spec Limestone Supply
A cement manufacturer faced inconsistent clinker quality, causing product variability and production losses. The source was suspected to be limestone feed variability.
BQCIS conducted XRF analysis of all quarry deliveries, quantifying key oxides (CaO, SiO₂, Al₂O₃, MgO) to identify off-spec batches and supply inconsistencies.
The findings revealed high-MgO material from one quarry zone. Segregating this supply stabilized clinker chemistry and restored consistent product quality across the plant.