Scanning electron microscopy based automated mineralogy (SEM-AM) is a combined
analytical tool initially designed for the characterisation of ores and mineral processing
products. Measurements begin with the collection of backscattered electron (BSE) images
and their handling with image analysis software routines. Subsequently, energy dispersive X-
ray spectra (EDS) are gained at selected points according to the BSE image adjustments.
Classification of the sample EDS spectra against a list of approved reference EDS spectra …