scholarly journals Beneficiation of Low-Grade Rare Earth Ore from Khalzan Buregtei Deposit (Mongolia) by Magnetic Separation

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1432
Author(s):  
Ilhwan Park ◽  
Yuki Kanazawa ◽  
Naoya Sato ◽  
Purevdelger Galtchandmani ◽  
Manis Kumar Jha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Magnetic Separation ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emission ◽  
Size Fraction ◽  
Ore Deposits ◽  
Enrichment Ratio ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Particle Size Fraction

The global demand for rare earth elements (REEs) is expected to increase significantly because of their importance in renewable energy and clean storage technologies, which are critical for drastic carbon dioxide emission reduction to achieve a carbon-neutral society. REE ore deposits around the world are scarce and those that have been identified but remain unexploited need to be developed to supply future demands. In this study, the Khalzan Buregtei deposit located in western Mongolia was studied with the aim of upgrading low-grade REE ore via magnetic separation techniques. The total REE content in this ore was ~6720 ppm (~3540 ppm light REE (LREE) + ~3180 ppm heavy REE (HREE)) with bastnaesite, pyrochlore, synchysite, and columbite-(Fe) identified as the main REE-bearing minerals. As the particle size fraction decreased from −4.0 + 2.0 mm to −0.5 + 0.1 mm, the recovery by dry high-intensity magnetic separation (DHIMS) increased from 20% to 70% of total rare earth oxide (TREO) while the enrichment ratio reached 2.8 from 1.3. Although effective, gangue minerals such as quartz and aluminosilicates were recovered (~22%) due most likely to insufficient liberation. Meanwhile, the wet high-intensity magnetic separation (WHIMS) could produce a magnetic concentrate with TREO recovery of ~80% and enrichment ratio of 5.5 under the following conditions: particle size fraction, −106 + 75 μm; feed flow rate, 3.2 L/min; magnetic induction, 0.8 T. These results indicate that combining DHIMS and WHIMS to upgrade the low-grade REE ore from the Khalzan Buregtei deposit is an effective approach.

scholarly journals Application of dry high-intensity magnetic separation in upgrading low-grade iron ore of Rouina deposit, Algeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58
Author(s):  
A. Messai ◽  
A. Idres ◽  
J.M. Menendez-Aguado
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Separation ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Iron Ore ◽  
Size Fraction ◽  
Cement Industry ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Iron Ores ◽  
Mineralogical Characterization ◽  
Recent Developments

The recent developments of steel and iron industries generated a huge consumption of iron ores which has attracted much attention for utilizing low-grade iron resources to satisfy this increasing demand. The present study focuses on the characterization and enrichment of the low-grade iron ores from Rouina deposit-Ain Defla-. Currently, the ore is used in the cement industry because it is considered a low-grade iron ore. After the sampling process, a physico-chemical and mineralogical characterization was carried out and the results revealed that the sample consists of hematite, limonite and goethite as major opaque oxide minerals whereas silicates as well as clays form the gangue minerals in the sample. The average grade of FeTotal, SiO2 and Al2O3 contents in the raw material collected from the mine of the case study are 30.85%, 23.12% and 7.77% respectively. Processes involving combination of classification, washing and dry high-intensity magnetic separation were carried out to upgrade the low-grade iron ore sample to make it suitable as a marketable product. The sample was first ground and each closed size sieve fractions were subjected to washing followed by drying than dry high intensity magnetic separation and it was observed that limited upgradation is possible. As a result, it was possible to obtain a magnetic concentrate of 54.09% with a recovery degree of 89.30% and yield of 62.82% using a magnetic field intensity equal to 2.4 Tesla at the size fraction [-0.125 +0.063 mm].

Enrichment of a Nigerian chromite ore for metallurgical application by dense medium flotation and magnetic separation

2019 ◽  
Vol 116 (3) ◽  
pp. 324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuranga Ibrahim Ayinla ◽  
Alafara Abdullahi Baba ◽  
Bankim Chandra Tripathy ◽  
Malay Kumar Ghosh ◽  
Rajan Kumar Dwari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Magnetic Separation ◽  
Organic Liquid ◽  
Size Fraction ◽  
Dense Medium ◽  
Chromium Alloy ◽  
Magnetic Separator ◽  
Electro Deposition ◽  
Chromite Ore ◽  
Wet Chemical

This study, focused on the beneficiation of a Nigerian complex chromite ore sourced from Tunga-Kaduka, Anka Local Government of Zamfara State, Nigeria, assaying 45.85% Cr2O4 and 54.15% mineral impurities, was enriched concurrently through sink floatation and magnetic separation techniques. The chromite ore initially analyzed to contain silicate impurities was found not suitable for metallurgical purposes. Thus, enrichment was examined through gravity separation studies using organic liquid with different specific gravities at 2.8, 3.3, and 4.0. The separation of chromite ore with lowest particle size fraction was done using Mozley mineral separator followed by the magnetic separation of the sink product by magnetic separator. The results obtained revealed about 77% of the total material containing 300 μm particle size, 52% ˂ 212 μm and 17% below 75 μm. Subsequent analysis of the beneficiated ore was carried out by wet chemical analysis and atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The results showed that Cr2O4 content increased to 78.34% from initial 45.83% with maximum Cr:Fe ratio of 3.2:1, representing 84.27% of chromium metal present in the ore. The enrichment of Cr2O4 obtained in this study could be found metallurgically applicable in the electro-deposition and ferro-chromium alloy production practices.

Distribution of total bacteria and staphylococci in PM2.5, PM10 and total dust in the emission of two fattening pig houses/Verteilung von Gesamtbakterien und Staphylokokken in PM2,5, PM10 und Gesamtstaub in der Emission von zwei Mastschweineställen

Gefahrstoffe ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 80 (09) ◽  
pp. 344-348
Author(s):  
M. Clauß ◽  
S. Linke ◽  
A. C. Springorum
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Size Fraction ◽  
Airborne Bacteria ◽  
Dispersion Modelling ◽  
Particle Size Fraction ◽  
Collection System ◽  
Total Dust ◽  
Dust Distribution ◽  
Selective Collection ◽  
Total Bacteria

The particle size distribution of airborne bacterial conglomerates is an important factor in calculating possible spread distances of the bacteria over the air. Therefore, a size-selective collection system based on an emission impinger was developed to compare the distribution of total bacteria and staphylococci in particle fractions PM2.5, PM10 and total dust in the emission of two fattening pig stables. Mean emissions of 7.2 × 104 cfu/m³ total bacteria, 6.1 × 104 cfu/m³ staphylococci and 2.8 × 106 cells/m3 measured. About 30% of total bacteria and staphylococci were found in the PM2.5 particle size fraction and about 60% in PM10. The average dust distribution was 80% PM10 and 60% PM2.5. The results show that airborne bacteria from fattening pig units mainly occur on larger particles and do not correlate with dust fractions. The found conditions should be considered in future dispersion modelling.

scholarly journals Laser Diffraction as An Innovative Alternative to Standard Pipette Method for Determination of Soil Texture Classes in Central Europe

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1232
Author(s):  
Dušan Igaz ◽  
Elena Aydin ◽  
Miroslava Šinkovičová ◽  
Vladimír Šimanský ◽  
Andrej Tall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Particle Size Distribution ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Soil Texture ◽  
Polynomial Regression ◽  
Texture Classification ◽  
Size Fraction ◽  
Laser Diffraction ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
Particle Size Fraction

The paper presents the comparison of soil particle size distribution determined by standard pipette method and laser diffraction. Based on the obtained results (542 soil samples from 271 sites located in the Nitra, Váh and Hron River basins), regression models were calculated to convert the results of the particle size distribution by laser diffraction to pipette method. Considering one of the most common soil texture classification systems used in Slovakia (according to Novák), the emphasis was placed on the determination accuracy of particle size fraction <0.01 mm. Analysette22 MicroTec plus and Mastersizer2000 devices were used for laser diffraction. Polynomial regression model resulted in the best approximation of measurements by laser diffraction to values obtained by pipette method. In the case of particle size fraction <0.01 mm, the differences between the measured values by pipette method and both laser analyzers ranged in average from 3% up to 9% and from 2% up to 11% in the case of Analysette22 and Mastersizer2000, respectively. After correction, the differences decreased to average 3.28% (Analysette22) and 2.24% (Mastersizer2000) in comparison with pipette method. After recalculation of the data, laser diffraction can be used alongside the sedimentation methods.

Analysis of Wet High-Intensity Magnetic Separation of Low-Grade Indian Iron Ore using Statistical Technique

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (8) ◽  
pp. 1129-1138 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. I. Angadi ◽  
Ho-Seok Jeon ◽  
A. Mohanthy ◽  
S. Prakash ◽  
B. Das
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Separation ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Iron Ore ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Low Grade

Separating the Anshan-Type Low-Grade Hematite Ore with Process of Gravity-Magnetic Method

2013 ◽  
Vol 303-306 ◽  
pp. 2541-2544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Mei Jia ◽  
Feng Jiu Li ◽  
Ying Li
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Separation ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Magnetic Method ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Hematite Ore ◽  
Ore Grade

According to the nature of the ore which containing hematite and magnetite,under the conditions,for example,ore grade is 24.07%,the first fineness of grinding -200 mesh is 50%，the second fineness of grinding -200 mesh is more than 95%, it is concluded that concentrating circuit consisting of first grind-Feebleness magnetic separation -high intensity magnetic separation，second grind-second-high intensity magnetic separation-shaking tables. Ultimately, A concentrate with a productivity of 19.35%，a grade of 65.89% TFe and the recovery of 52.32%was yielded.

Low Grade of Kyanite Ore Beneficiation Experimental Research in Xingtai

2012 ◽  
Vol 602-604 ◽  
pp. 115-119
Author(s):  
Jin Xia Zhang ◽  
Qi Hui Dai ◽  
Li Nan Tian ◽  
Xing Guo Wang
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Magnetic Separation ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Mineral Constituent

As high-grade refractories raw material，kyanite is widely used and the market demand is increasingly greater. To identify the process mineralogical properties of kyanite from Heibei so as to provide a mineralogical basis for its chemical composition, mineral constituent，ores texture and structure and so on. The results show that: the kyanite Al2O3 21.50%, SiO2 52.87%, using high intensity magnetic separation-gravity separation-flotation folwsheet. Experiments show that, the grinding fineness of -200 mush 65%, with strong intensity magnetic separation, magnetic concentrate by shaking the low intensity magnetic separation，we can get magnetite, garnet, biotite and phlogopite four concentrates, strong magnetic ore tailings consolidated by a rocking bed mud thrown first, refined through flotation, won Kyanite concentrate grading about 56.11% at a recovery of 49.90%.

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