ISO 21283:2018

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21283
First edition
2018-03
Iron ores — Determination of specific
surface area — Test method using air-
permeability apparatus (Blaine)
Minerais de fer — Détermination de l'aire spécifique — Méthode
d'essai utilisant un perméamètre (Blaine)
Reference number
ISO 21283:2018(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Sampling, sample preparation and preparation of test portions .2
5.1 Sampling and sample preparation . 2
5.2 Preparation of test portions . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
6.1 General . 2
6.2 Specific . 3
7 Procedure. 4
7.1 Calibration of apparatus . 4
7.1.1 General. 4
7.1.2 Measurement of cell volume . 4
7.1.3 Determination of the mass of CRM . 6
7.1.4 Preparation of the compacted bed of CRM . 6
7.1.5 Determination of the equipment constant, K .
1 6
7.2 Permeability test with the pellet feed sample . 8
7.2.1 Mass of the test portion . 8
7.2.2 Preparation of the bed of the test portion . 8
7.2.3 Permeability tests . 8
8 Expression of results . 9
8.1 Calculation of the Blaine specific area (BSA) . 9
8.2 Repeatability and acceptance of test results . 9
9 Test report . 9
10 Verification .10
Annex A (normative) Flowchart of the procedure for the acceptance of test results .12
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 102, Iron ore and direct reduced iron,
Subcommittee SC 3, Physical testing.
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Introduction
The international trade in pellet feeds as a merchant commodity is increasing rapidly and their specific
surface is one of the most important specifications required in commercial contracts. This has led to
the need for the development of an international test method to measure the specific surface area of
pellet feeds.
This document concerns one of a number of test methods that have been developed to measure various
characteristics of iron ores. This method was developed to provide a uniform procedure, validated by
collaborative testing, to facilitate comparisons of tests made in different laboratories.
This document can be used to provide test results as part of a production quality control system, as a
basis of a contract, or as part of a research project.
NOTE Automated test methods may be used provided that preliminary test results give similar results to
the manual method within the repeatability, r, specified in 8.2.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 21283:2018(E)
Iron ores — Determination of specific surface area — Test
method using air-permeability apparatus (Blaine)
CAUTION — This document can involve the use of hazardous materials, operations and
equipment. This document does not purport to address all of the safety issues associated with
its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to establish appropriate safety and
health practices prior to its use.
1 Scope
This document specifies a method to determine the fineness of iron ores in terms of specific surface
area, using the manual Blaine air-permeability apparatus.
2 2
This document is applicable to pellet feeds in the range of 400 cm /g to 2 500 cm /g of specific
surface area.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 3082, Iron ores — Sampling and sample preparation procedures
ISO 11323, Iron ore and direct reduced iron — Vocabulary
ISO 12154, Determination of density by volumetric displacement — Skeleton density by gas pycnometry
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 11323 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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3.1
Blaine surface area
BSA
whole area of surface of pellet feed particles per mass unit
2
Note 1 to entry: Generally expressed as cm /g.
3.2
pellet feed
iron ore fines traded for pellet production
Note 1 to entry: Usually containing at least 80 % under 0,150 mm.
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3.3
skeleton density
ratio between sample mass and the volume of the sample including the volume of closed pores (if
present) but excluding the volumes of open pores as well as that of void spaces between particles within
the bulk sample
3.4
bed porosity
ratio of the volume of voids in the bed to the bulk volume of the bed sample
4 Principle
Ambient air is drawn through a compressed test portion of known porosity. The specific surface area of
the pellet feed is determined based on the rate of airflow through the test portion.
5 Sampling, sample preparation and preparation of test portions
5.1 Sampling and sample preparation
Sampling of a lot and preparation of a test sample shall be in accordance with ISO 3082.
A test sample of at least 300 g, on a dry basis, of the material shall be obtained.
5.2 Preparation of test portions
Oven-dry the test sample to constant mass at 105 °C ± 5 °C. Cool it to room temperature.
NOTE 1 Constant mass is achieved when the difference in mass between two subsequent measurements
becomes less than 0,05 % of the initial mass of the test sample.
Disaggregate the whole test sample by sieving it on a 1,0 mm sieve or the nearest aperture. Obtain
about 50 g of the minus 1,0 mm material. This is the partial test sample. Disaggregate it on a 0,150 mm
sieve. Mix and homogenize the material retained and passing on the 0,150 mm sieve.
NOTE 2 Manual methods of division recommended in ISO 3082, such as riffling, can be applied to obtain the
test portions.
The mass of each test portion shall be calculated in accordance with 7.2.1.
At least four test portions shall be obtained from the partial test sample. Take several increments using
a non-magnetic spatula and weigh to the nearest 0,01 g.
6 Apparatus
6.1 General
The test apparatus shall comprise the following:
a) ordinary laboratory equipment, such as oven, hand tools, time control device and safety equipment;
b) permeability cell;
c) disk;
d) plunger;
e) filter paper;
f) manometer;
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g) timer;
h) caliper rule;
i) weighing device.
Figure 1 shows an example of a manual Blaine air-permeability apparatus.
6.2 Specific
6.2.1 Permeability cell, a tube made of non-scaling metal with internal diameter of 12,70 mm ± 0,10 mm.
The ending of the external tube wall shall have a width of 0,81 µm. A ledge of 0,5 mm to 1,0 mm width
for supporting the perforated disc (6.2.2) shall be firmly fixed in the tube internal wall so that its upper
surface is 55 mm ± 10 mm distant from the tube upper end. The lower portion of the external wall of
the tube shall be standard-taper male coupling to form an airtight fit with the upper end (taper female
coupling) of the manometer. The upper end of the tube shall be externally fitted with a prominent collar.
6.2.2 Perforated disc, made of non-scaling metal with thickness of 0,9 mm ± 0,1 mm, diameter 0,1 mm
less than the cell internal diameter and with 30 to 40 holes of 1,0 mm in diameter equally distributed
over its area. When placed on the cell ledge the disc shall fit the inside of the cell and its surfaces firmly.
The downward side of the disc shall be marked.
6.2.3 Plunger, a compact straight cylinder made of non-scaling metal, with diameter 0,1 mm less than
the cell internal diameter, with an air vent slot of a width of 3,0 mm ± 0,3 mm on one of its sides and a
collar on the top end. The cylinder length shall be such that when the plunger is placed in the cell and its
collar brought in contact with the top of the cell, the distance between the base of the cylinder and the
top of the perforated disc shall be 15 mm ± 1 mm.
6.2.4 Manometer, a transparent glass U-tube with outside diameter of 9 mm, vertically mounted,
having one of its arms with a side outlet at 250 mm to 305 mm above the bottom of the manometer
provided with a positive airtight valve or clamp 50 mm distant from the manometer arm. The top end of
the arm to which this side outlet is connected shall be a standard-taper female coupling to receive and
form an airtight connection with standard-taper male coupling of the permeability cell base. This arm
shall have four midpoint lines etched around the tube: the lowest at 125 mm to 145 mm below the side
outlet tie-in, and the others at 15 mm ± 1 mm, 70 mm ± 1 mm, and 110 mm ± 1 mm above the lowest line.
The manometer shall be filled to the lowest line level with a non-volatile, non-corrosive, non-hygroscopic
liquid of low viscosity and density and free of debris (e.g. a light grade mineral oil). To lift the oil column
the air from the manometer can be evacuated using, normally, a flexible tube with a rubber pear that
shall be connected to the free end of the side outlet. Alternatively, the oil column can be lifted by pushing
the air in the other branch of the manometer using a pressure device, such as a syringe.
6.2.5 Filter paper, medium-texture, circular, with smooth edges, with the same diameter as the inside
of the cell.
6.2.6 Timer, capable of being rea
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