Examination of the Frequency-Dependent Conductivity of Ore-Containing Rock on Artificial Models,

Abstract

Rocks that contain finely distributed sulfide ore particles show a characteristic dispersion of their complex electric conductivity in the region of lower frequencies. Artificial samples are used for checking a theoretical model by I. R. Wait which was specialized for the case that electrochemical impedance on the ore/pore water interfaces is governed mainly by a process of diffusion. The results show that the influences of ore content and grain size on the shape and frequency range of conductivity spectra may be explained on this model. Contrary to the model expectations, the extent of induced polarization also depends on the grain size. The reason lies in the pore structure of the rocks which in the model had not been taken into considerations sufficiently. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 1971
Accession Number
AD0731225

Entities

People

  • Christof Grissemann

Organizations

  • University of Innsbruck

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Conductivity
  • Diffusion
  • Dispersions
  • Frequency
  • Grain Size
  • Impedance
  • Particles
  • Physical Properties
  • Polarization
  • Spectra

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.