PIXE Analysis for Elemental Composition and Concentrations of Tantalite Samples from Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Abayomi E. Ajetunmobi
    Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun
  • Sakirudeen A. Ishola
    Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun
  • Timothy W. David
    a:1:{s:5:"en_US";s:28:"Olabisi Onabanjo University ";}
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6589-2930
  • Adetoro T. Talabi
    Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun
  • Peter E. Biere
    Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State

Keywords:

PIXE analysis, Elemental composition, Tantalite, Concentration, Mining sites

Abstract

The elemental composition and concentrations of heavy metals in solid mineral may be a reflection of their economic value and their effects on the environment. Tantalite samples from Oke-Ogun were subjected to elemental analysis using Particle Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) technique. Twelve samples of tantalite ore [(Fe, Mn) Ta2O6], were obtained from the mining sites. 500 mg of the pulverized samples were pelletized for their elemental composition and concentrations using the PIXE technique. The total number of elements found in the selected (Komu, Eluku, Gbedu and Sepenteri) falls within the range of 16  ̶ 27 elements.  Na, Mg, Si, S, K, Ca, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Zn, As, Sr, Zr, Nb, Ta, W, Bi, Pb. V, P, Mo, Hf, Al, and Rb were reported for the study. Harmful elements like Pb, Cr, As, Zn and Sr were found in samples from the sites with concentrations in the range of (240 ̶ 3000) ppm which is greater than the limits specified by the abundance elements in average crustal rock (2 ̶ 311) ppm. The range of tantalite concentrations in all the sites falls within the range of (111,000 ̶ 370,000) ppm and comparing the range with tantalite samples from other nations reveals that the tantalite from the selected sites are more enriched in tantalite content and by inference will be more of economic values than those from compared nations.

Author Biographies

Abayomi E. Ajetunmobi

Physics, Lecturer I

Sakirudeen A. Ishola

Earth Sciences, Lecturer II

Timothy W. David

Physics, Senior Lecturer

Adetoro T. Talabi

Physics, Lecturer I

Peter E. Biere

Physics, Lecturer I

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Ajetunmobi, A. E., Ishola, S. A., David, T. W., Talabi, A. T., & Biere, P. E. (2024). PIXE Analysis for Elemental Composition and Concentrations of Tantalite Samples from Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Physics, 33(S), 183-191. https://doi.org/10.62292/njp.v33(s).2024.203

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Vol. 33 No. S (2024): Nigerian Journal of Physics - Vol. 33(S)

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Ajetunmobi, A. E., Ishola, S. A., David, T. W., Talabi, A. T., & Biere, P. E. (2024). PIXE Analysis for Elemental Composition and Concentrations of Tantalite Samples from Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Physics, 33(S), 183-191. https://doi.org/10.62292/njp.v33(s).2024.203

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