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each quarry location, and these samples were mixed to form a representative sample. Labelled ziploc bags were used to contain 1000 grams of the rock samples from each …
STUDIES ON THE INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF LIMESTONE …
The chemical properties of limestone have been the subject of several studies in recent years, highlighting its importance in various industrial applications. The present study focuses on six limestone samples from three geographical regions in
Production of quicklime from Ashaka limestone …
Further analysis is required to determine effects of interactions of the calcination variables on the quicklime yields. Such analysis is shown in the response surface methodology result. Figure 1 Effects of Temperature on the Calcination of 80 µm of Ashaka Limestone Figure 2 Effects of Temperature on the Calcination of 90 µm of Ashaka Limestone
Assessment of some Essential Metals contents of limestone …
The elemental analysis and silica content of parent rock materials and dust samples were carried out at three quarry sites designated A,B, and C. Questionnaires were administered to 270 quarry ...
Algerian Journal of Materials Chemistry
Limestone samples collected from Ashaka cement factory in Jalingo, Darumfa and Lariski Villages within the vicinity of company. Four different samples were collected at interval of five metres ...
CHEMICAL ASSESSMENT AND INDUSTRIAL QUALITY OF …
Chemical analysis of the limestone shows high CaO (43.06%) content but low MgO (0.70 %) indicating that calcite is the ... Formation is well exposed in the limestone quarry of …
ResearchGate
The petrophysical analysis of five samples indicated porosity values which range from 3 to 10 % ... the Upper Cenomanian to Turonian Gongila Formation limestone is located at Ashaka Cement Quarry ...
Limestone Quarry Production Planning for Consistent …
desirable oxides [2]. The desire limestone for the cement plant is generally supplied by the limestone quarry. Although, the quantity of the limestone can be supplied from the quarry; however, there is no guarantee that the quality requirements can be maintained after directly extracting the limestone from one part of the quarry [3].
Assessment of some Essential Metals contents of …
Samples of topsoil from the area of a limestone quarry in Gombe (North-eastern Nigeria) were collected to analyse levels of hazardous substances such as of Hg, Fe, Zn, Ni, Mn, Cu, Cr, Cd and Pb.
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
This work presents an assessment of geochemical toxic metal stocking in top-soil within the area of a limestone quarry in Gombe State. Samples of topsoil from the area of a limestone quarry in Gombe (North-eastern Nigeria) were collected to analyse levels of hazardous substances such as of Hg, Fe, Zn, Ni, Mn, Cu, Cr, Cd and Pb. A total of 24 …
Fracture analysis at different scales, a crucial technique for
The Lashotor, as one of the most famous Iranian stone quarries, is located in the Isfahan province. The main sedimentary sequence exposed in this area consists of Cretaceous limestones. Various discontinuities in these sequences have greatly affected the quality of the carbonate rocks. Block size in carbonate stone quarries is controlled …
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limestone samples, which informs our understanding of their potential industrial applications. The XRF analysis of the limestone samples from Ashaka, Mfamosing, and Nkalagu revealed that the main component of the samples is lime (CaO), which accounts for 60.05 % -78.632 % of the composition. The samples also contain 3 3
COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF LIMESTONE …
The results of analysis for the chemical composition of limestone in Guyuk and Ashaka Areas are contained in table 1 and 2. Table 1: chemical Composition of Limestone of …
STUDIES ON THE INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF LIMESTONE …
Obtained values were compared to Limestone standards for various industries and findings indicate that the Ashaka, Mfamosing, and Nkalagu limestone samples are of high purity and suitable for use ...
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Job Vacancies at Lafarge Cement for Quarry Manager, Ashaka in Gombe, Nigeria for job seekers and professionals in March, 2024. Apply today ... (limestone. shale and red alluvium) in the right quality and quantity, which meet the plant need for the production of the required tones of clinker per annum. ... Performs monthly cost …
Paleodepositional environment and age of Kanawa Member …
The main objective of this study is to assess the stratigraphic significance of Kanawa Member exposed at the Ashaka Cement Quarry using palynology and sedimentary lithofacies analysis. This study will determine the depositional environment and age of the Kanawa Member within Pindiga Formation, and add to the existing …
Natural contamination by As and heavy metals in soil, their …
The first mineralogical and geochemical investigation of the travertine limestone, soil and corresponding plants associated with the Neogene basin of Varnavas, NE Attica, revealed a significant enrichment in the metalloid As. The total concentrations of As ranged from 61 to 210 ppm in limestone and 33 to 430 ppm in the associated soil …
Geochemical assessment of toxic metals stocking in
The Fe concentration in top-soil samples analyzed up to 500 m (Table 1) away from the blasting area displayed a level almost similar to that of the unexploited
STUDIES ON THE INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF LIMESTONE …
The chemical properties of limestone have been the subject of several studies in recent years, highlighting its importance in various industrial applications. The present study focuses on six limestone samples from three geographical regions in Nigeria (Ashaka, Mfamosing, and Nkalagu). The analyses of their chemical composition using …
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Geology and Occurrences of Limestone and Marble in …
Field relationship, petrographical studies and geochemical analysis were combined in investigating the depositional environment and industrial viability of limestone beds in Purechem's quarry at Onigbedu. Field observation indicates a homogenous lithology of the beds with variation in textural and clastic composition.
Impacts of limestone mining and processing on …
The Gongila formation outcrops in the Ashaka Cement Factory quarry. The outcrop displays 12m of limestone and overlain by 25m of clay (Carter et al, 1963; Benkhil.
Middle Cretaceous Sequence Stratigraphy at the Ashaka …
Kanawa Member is only about 4 m thick made up of dominantly limestone beds but ammonites occurring there demonstrate at least the Paravascoceras cauvini to …
Production of quicklime from Ashaka limestone through …
Further analysis is required to determine effects of interactions of the calcination variables on the quicklime yields. Such analysis is shown in the response surface methodology …
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This work presents an assessment of geochemical toxic metal stocking in top-soil within the area of a limestone quarry in Gombe State. Samples of topsoil from the area of a limestone quarry in ...
Limestone Quarrying and Processing: A Life-Cycle …
The survey was distributed to limestone quarries and processing facilities throughout North America in January of 2008. Responses were received, follow-up conducted, and the resulting data aggregated and analyzed in the period from March to July 2008. 3.2 Quality of LCI Data Set The dataset presented in this report represents approximately ...
Geochemical Quality Assessment of Limestone of the …
Cretaceous Series form part of the limestone deposit of Ashaka Quarry which is characterized by occurrence of several sedimentary successions. The study is based on …
EFFECTS OF LIMESTONE MINING ON ARABLE LANDS IN ASHAKA …
Mining has been linked to various environmental challenges such as land degradation, landslide, soil erosion and flooding. Land degradation is believed to be one of the major ways in which mining of minerals affects agricultural production in areas where such activities takes place. This study analysed the effects of limestone mining on …
Chemical assessment and Industrial quality of Gongila Limestone …
Chemical analysis of the limestone shows high CaO (43.06%) content but low MgO (0.70 %) indicating that calcite is the principal carbonate mineral. ... (Fig. 2). The Formation is well exposed in the limestone quarry of the Ashaka Cement Factory at Ashaka village in Gombe State, north eastern Nigeria (Obaje et al, 2000) and was described as ...
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This work presents an assessment of geochemical toxic metal stocking in top-soil within the area of a limestone quarry in Gombe State. Samples of topsoil from the area of a limestone quarry in Gombe (North-eastern Nigeria) were collected to analyse