Gravity separation method for zircon ore

Gravity separation method for zircon ore

Zircon ore is an important metal mineral widely used in fields such as electronics, aviation, aerospace, and chemical engineering. However, in the extraction and processing of zircon ore, there are often some problems, such as high impurity content in ore, uneven Granularity of ore, which will affect the quality and output of zircon ore. Therefore, studying the gravity separation method of zircon ore is of great significance for improving the quality and yield of zircon ore.

1、 Classification of gravity separation methods for zircon ore

The gravity separation methods of zircon ore mainly include gravity separation, flotation, magnetic separation, electrical separation, and other methods. Among them, gravity concentration is one of the most common methods, which can separate zircon and impurities according to the density difference of ores. The flotation method involves soaking the ore in a reagent to achieve separation by varying the hydrophobicity of zircon and impurities. The magnetic separation method utilizes magnetic differences to separate zircon ore and impurities. The electrical separation method utilizes electrical differences to separate zircon ore and impurities.

2、 Operation steps of zircon ore gravity separation method

1. Operation steps of reselection method

(1) Crushing of ore: Crushing zircon ore into appropriate particle sizes.

(2) Ore classification: Classify the ore according to its particle size for the next step of sorting.

(3) Separation: put the ore into the separator and separate zircon ore and impurities by using the density difference of minerals.

(4) Intermediate sorting: The selected zircon ore is sorted again to improve the quality of the zircon ore.

2. Operation steps of flotation method

(1) Crushing of ore: Crushing zircon ore into appropriate particle sizes.

(2) Ore classification: Classify the ore according to its particle size for the next flotation step.

(3) Preparation of reagents: Select appropriate reagents based on the properties of the ore for preparation.

(4) Soaking: Soaking the ore in a reagent to achieve separation by varying the hydrophobicity of zircon ore and impurities.

(5) Precipitation: Precipitate the separated zircon ore to improve its quality.

3. Operating steps of magnetic separation method

(1) Crushing of ore: Crushing zircon ore into appropriate particle sizes.

(2) Ore classification: Classify the ore according to its particle size for the next step of magnetic separation.

(3) Sorting of magnetic separator: Put the ore into the magnetic separator and use the magnetic differences of the minerals to separate the zircon ore and impurities.

(4) Intermediate sorting: The selected zircon ore is sorted again to improve the quality of the zircon ore.

4. Operation steps of electric separation method

(1) Crushing of ore: Crushing zircon ore into appropriate particle sizes.

(2) Ore classification: Classify the ore according to its particle size for the next step of electrical separation.

(3) Sorting of electric separator: Put the ore into the electric separator and use the electrical differences of the minerals to separate the zircon ore and impurities.

(4) Intermediate sorting: The selected zircon ore is sorted again to improve the quality of the zircon ore.

3、 Advantages and disadvantages of zircon ore gravity separation methods

1. Advantages and disadvantages of the reselection method

Advantages: Simple operation, low equipment investment, suitable for large-scale production.

Disadvantages: The separation effect is affected by the difference of mineral density, and the requirement for ore size is high.

2. Advantages and disadvantages of flotation methods

Advantages: Suitable for various ores, with good sorting effect and can improve the quality of zircon ore.

Disadvantages: High pharmaceutical cost and high equipment investment.

3. Advantages and disadvantages of magnetic separation methods

Advantages: Good sorting effect, which can improve the quality of zircon ore.

Disadvantages of : Large equipment investment and complex operation.

4. Advantages and disadvantages of electrical selection methods

Advantages: Good sorting effect, which can improve the quality of zircon ore.

Disadvantages: Large equipment investment and complex operation.

4、 Conclusion

The research on the gravity separation method of zircon ore is of great significance for improving the quality and yield of zircon ore. When selecting a gravity separation method, the appropriate method should be selected based on the properties of the ore and the actual situation. At the same time, attention should be paid to operating standards to ensure the sorting effect and product quality.

Gravity separation method for zircon ore