The quality of the resulting cement product is related to the proportions of the rock and clay used and the purity of its components. For this reason, the Australian Mineral Control Instrumentation has prepared an apparatus for radiographing the basic materials that enter the factory in the conveyor belt.
In the conventional method samples are taken and analyzed, but this x-ray is much faster and more reliable. The x-ray machine called Geoscan allows a better dosage of the manufacturing process.