Selection of gamma-ray source for operational quality control of mineral raw materials

Abstract For operational and quality control of ferrous metal ores, ionizing radiation sources are used, which main characteristics energy, activity half-life. The technological parameters the Americium-241, Thulium-170 Cadmium-109 have been compered, Americium-241 with an energy 60 keV a half-life 458 years has selected. Laboratory studies dependence integrated flux scattered gamma rays on content total iron in ore carried out. Based results laboratory studies, sensitivity measurement cycle time determined for three gamma-ray sources. all indicators, selected ores. Obtained data used development implementation microprocessor-based system conveyor belt.