Description
In phosphate mining and processing, maintaining accurate chemical balances is vital for yield and efficiency. Phosphate levels must be monitored throughout the beneficiation process—from flotation circuits to phosphoric acid production—to ensure maximum recovery. Because many phosphate deposits are associated with sulfur-bearing minerals, the ability to co-measure sulfate is a critical advantage for managing process water quality and predicting gypsum formation.
Conventional mining analysis often requires transporting samples to a central laboratory, causing significant delays in process control. The OndaVia Phosphate Analysis Kit brings the lab to the mine, providing rapid, percent-level measurements of phosphate and sulfate in the field.
The QRS™ Advantage
Our Quantitative Raman Spectroscopy™ (QRS) approach identifies the unique molecular fingerprint of the phosphate ion. This method is inherently more robust than colorimetry because it measures the specific vibrational energy of the molecule rather than a simple color change.
The OndaVia method provides a dual-benefit: it can simultaneously co-measure sulfate, allowing operators to monitor two critical ions in a single test. This capability is essential for managing sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) environments and predicting calcium sulfate or barium sulfate scale risks.
On-Site Optimization
When used with the OPAL-107 Phosphate Analysis System, this kit enables operators to adjust chemical injection rates in real-time. By moving analysis from the distant lab to the wellhead or cooling tower, you can protect assets from scale-up and corrosion while ensuring regulatory compliance without the lag time of off-site results.
Key Features
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Rapid Results: Get %-level concentrations for both phosphate and sulfate in under five minutes.
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Dual-Ion Capability: Ability to co-measure sulfate for comprehensive water chemistry mapping.
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Interference-Free: Raman signature is unaffected by sample turbidity, color, or high salinity.
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Field Ready: Designed for use with the rugged, portable OPAL-100 series instruments.
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Simplified Workflow: No complex dilutions or hazardous reagents required for high-concentration samples.
Note: Tests are provided ten (10) per box. All OndaVia test kits require an OndaVia instrument to read the results.
