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Evaluating the suitability of Avroman limestone, Halabja governorate for cement industry
Other Title(s)
دراسة جيوكيميائية و صخرية و بيتروفيزيائية لتكوين أفرمان، حلبجة، كردستان، لتقيمها كمادة أولية لصناعة السمنت
Joint Authors
Fattah, Daru Muhammad
Muhammad, Tulah Ahmad Mirza
Source
Iraqi Bulletin of Geology and Mining
Issue
Vol. 14, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2018), pp.103-120, 18 p.
Publisher
Ministry of Industry and Minerals Iraqi Geological Survey
Publication Date
2018-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
18
Main Subjects
Earth Sciences, Water and Environment
Abstract EN
Limestone of Avroman Formation in Halabja Governorate – Kurdistan Region, northeast Iraq were subjected to elemental and mineralogical analysis by X-ray fluorescence and X-ray diffraction, as well as petrophysical and mechanical study with the aim of accessing its extent as potential raw material for manufacturing Portland cement.
The results reflect rising the concentrations of CaO and loss on ignition, and the decrease of the concentrations of SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, SO3, Na2O, K2O, and insoluble residue, According to these geochemical properties, the tested samples are reliable as carbonate component for cement industry.
Mineralogical study shows that calcite is the main component of limestone samples which is more than 99% of the total constituent.
The petrophysical tests reflect the increase of total density, apparent specific gravity, and the decrease of porosity and moisture content of the samples and most of the studied samples are in agreement with natural ranges for carbonate rocks used in cement industry.
The mechanical tests reflect high compressive strength of the studied samples and it can be concluded that the processes of crushing and grinding need a suitable force (energy) during the extraction of samples from the quarry.
The estimated raw mixture and clinker composition are calculated and the results show that all samples are in agreement with standard specification for production of Portland cement.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhammad, Tulah Ahmad Mirza& Fattah, Daru Muhammad. 2018. Evaluating the suitability of Avroman limestone, Halabja governorate for cement industry. Iraqi Bulletin of Geology and Mining،Vol. 14, no. 1, pp.103-120.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-880421
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhammad, Tulah Ahmad Mirza& Fattah, Daru Muhammad. Evaluating the suitability of Avroman limestone, Halabja governorate for cement industry. Iraqi Bulletin of Geology and Mining Vol. 14, no. 1 (2018), pp.103-120.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-880421
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhammad, Tulah Ahmad Mirza& Fattah, Daru Muhammad. Evaluating the suitability of Avroman limestone, Halabja governorate for cement industry. Iraqi Bulletin of Geology and Mining. 2018. Vol. 14, no. 1, pp.103-120.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-880421
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 119-120
Record ID
BIM-880421