ISO

4701

INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD

Second edition
1999-03-01

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Iron ores Determination of size

distribution by sieving
Minerais de fer Dtermination de la granulomtrie par tamisage

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Contents

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1 Scope ..................................................................................................

2 Normative references ........................................................................

3 Definitions ..........................................................................................

4 Principles and planning ....................................................................

5 Apparatus ...........................................................................................

6 Samples ..............................................................................................

7 Procedures .........................................................................................

8 Verification .........................................................................................

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9 Results ................................................................................................

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10 Test report and working log ...........................................................

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11 Precision...........................................................................................

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Annex A (normative) Maximum mass of iron ore to be retained

on a sieve at completion of batch sieving (m) in order to obtain
good sieving efficiency ........................................................................

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Annex B (normative) Procedure for determining the minimum

mass of sample used for sieving ........................................................

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Annex C (normative) Flowsheet of the procedure for

the acceptance of analytical values for test samples .......................

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Annex D (informative) Sieve apertures in the R20 series

(taken from ISO 565) .............................................................................
Annex E (informative) Typical batch sieving apparatus....................

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Annex F (informative) Desirable features of mechanical

sieving machines ..................................................................................

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Annex G (informative) Additional information....................................

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Foreword

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ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide

federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of
preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which
a technical committee has been established has the right to be represented
on that committee. International organizations, governmental and nongovernmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO
collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard ISO 4701 was prepared by Technical Committee
ISO/TC 102, Iron ores, Subcommittee SC 1, Sampling.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 4701:1985),
which has been technically revised.
Annexes A, B and C form an integral part of this International Standard,
annexes D, E, F and G are for information only.

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Iron ores Determination of size distribution by sieving

1 Scope

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This International Standard specifies the methods to be employed for determination of size distributions by sieving
of iron ore, utilizing sieves having aperture sizes of 36 m or larger. The size distribution is to be expressed in terms
of mass and percentage mass, passed or retained on selected sieves. The purpose of this International Standard is
to provide a basis for any testing of iron ore involving size determination and for use by contracting parties in the
sale and purchase of this material.
When this International Standard is used for comparative purposes, agreement should be reached between the
concerned parties on selection of the detailed method to be employed in order to eliminate sources of subsequent
controversy.

2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this
International Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to
revision, and parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below. Members of IEC and ISO maintain
registers of currently valid International Standards.
ISO 565:1990, Test sieves Metal wire cloth, perforated metal plate and electroformed sheet Nominal sizes of
openings.
ISO 2591-1:1988, Test sieving Part 1: Methods using test sieves of woven wire cloth and perforated metal plate.
ISO 3082:1998, Iron ores Sampling and sample preparation procedures.
ISO 3085:1996, Iron ores Experimental methods for checking the precision of sampling.
ISO 3086:1998, Iron ores Experimental methods for checking the bias of sampling.
ISO 3087:1998, Iron ores Determination of moisture content of a lot.
ISO 3310-1:1), Test sieves Requirements and tests Part 1: Metal wire cloth sieves.
ISO 3310-2:2), Test sieves Requirements and tests Part 2: Perforated metal plate sieves.
ISO 11323:1996, Iron ores Vocabulary.

1) To be published. (Revision of ISO 3310-1:1990)

2) To be published. (Revision of ISO 3310-2:1990)

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3 Definitions
For the purpose of this International Standard, the definitions given in ISO 11323 apply.

4 Principles and planning

4.1 General
Before a particle size determination is carried out, it is necessary to plan the entire sequence of procedures to be
followed. In some cases agreement between parties will be necessary.

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This sequence of procedures will depend on:

a)

the purpose of the size analysis;

b)

the properties of the iron ore to be evaluated;

c)

the form in which the iron ore is received, e.g. gross sample, increments or partial samples;

d)

the apparatus available.

A typical decision tree to determine the sequence of procedures necessary to perform size analysis is shown in
figure 1.
Sieving of iron ores shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 2591-1.

4.2 Purpose of the analysis

The principal purposes of particle size determination are as follows.
a)

To measure the mass and percentage mass of an ore passing or retained on one or more specification sieves.

The choice of sieve aperture sizes shall be determined by the specification size(s) required together with the
necessity for introducing intermediate aperture sizes to satisfy the maximum particle size and sieve loading
constraints. See 4.6 and 4.7.
b)

To generate an overall size distribution curve.

The choice of sieve apertures will depend on the resolution required and the need to satisfy sieve loading
constraints.

4.3 Properties of ore to be evaluated

4.3.1 Effect of moisture content
The effect of the moisture content of the size sample on sample division and sieving should be assessed before the
commencement of the size determination procedure.
It may be desirable to dry or partially dry the size sample before carrying out sample division or sieving. Drying of
iron ores in accordance with 7.1, or wet sieving in accordance with 7.4.5 may result in changes of internal moisture
which may affect the masses of size fractions. Under such circumstances reliable masses can only be obtained by
drying the fractions at 105 C and cooling under anhydrous conditions. Some iron ores readily absorb moisture and
should not safely be allowed to come into equilibrium with laboratory atmospheres. These ores shall be handled in
such a way as to reduce to a minimum the duration of their contact with the atmosphere.

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