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Innovative correlation relating the destruction of graphite flakes to the morphology characteristics of minerals

Wang Nailing, Xu Xinyang, Jiang Yanxin, Yuan Zhitao, Lu Jiwei, Li Lixia, Meng Qingyou

Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing

2024

Vol. 60, iss. 1

art. no. 183655

The morphology characteristics (sphericity, roundness, and surface roughness) affecting the destruction of gangue minerals on graphite flakes during the grinding process were systematically analyzed. Coupled with MS and SEM, sphericity analysis showed that graphite was flaky, which was similar to muscovite but different from granulous quartz and albite, and the roundness of the four minerals from high to low was graphite, quartz, albite, and muscovite. AFM analysis showed that the surface roughness of graphite and muscovite was very low compared to that of quartz and albite (higher than quartz). The size and crystal integrity of graphite flakes were both destroyed by gangues during the grinding process, and the destruction of quartz and albite was serious compared to that of muscovite. Sphericity dominantly affected the destruction: the larger the sphericity, the more serious the destruction, which was also negatively related to roundness but positively related to surface roughness.

Gravity-based pre-concentration strategies for complex rare earth ore containing niobium and zirconium

Zhou Mingliang, Li Lixia, Liu Feifei, Liu Zhichao, Altun Naci Emre, Yuan Zhitao, Liu Jiongtian

Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing

2024

Vol. 60, iss. 1

art. no. 183609

The Balzhe rare earth mine, renowned for its rich reservoirs of niobium, zirconium, and rare earth elements, poses a unique challenge due to its diverse and interbedded mineral composition. Despite the abundance of these elements, their valuable grade remains notably low, falling short of economic thresholds. To this end, pre-concentration of valuable minerals to discard gangue minerals before flotation would be an economical option. In response, this study delves into the feasibility of gravity-induced pre-concentration, aiming to segregate valuable minerals from gangue for subsequent flotation processes. Conducting float-and-sink tests on varied particle sizes (-2+0.5 mm, -0.5+0.074 mm, and -0.074+0.02 mm) within heavy liquids of specific gravities (ranging from 2.55 to 2.85), the study reveals the effectiveness of gravity separation. Notably, particles sized -2+0.5 mm and -0.074+0.02 mm demonstrated superior separation performance over the -0.5+0.074 mm fraction. Comparative analysis of diverse gravity separation equipment unveiled compelling results. The dense medium cyclone separator showcased impressive recovery rates and high-grade concentrates of Nb2O5, ZrO2, and total rare earth oxides (TREO) at 0.34%, 8.20%, and 0.41%, respectively, surpassing the sand table's performance for -2+0.5 mm particles. Conversely, for -0.5+0.074 mm particles, the shaking table exhibited optimal separation efficiency, yielding grades of Nb2O5, ZrO2, and TREO at 0.37%, 4.08%, and 0.44%, with substantial recovery values. Ultimately, the Knelson centrifugal separator proved most effective for -0.074+0.02 mm particles, yielding notable grades and recoveries of Nb2O5, ZrO2, and TREO. This study underscores the promising potential of gravity-induced pre-concentration techniques for enhancing the recovery of valuable elements from the complex Balzhe rare earth ore, offering critical insights into optimizing mineral extraction processes.