Separating particles by horizontal deflection in a paramagnetic fluid

S. Liu, Y. Chen, N. Miles, R. Hills, L. Eaves

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    Abstract

    This paper describes the horizontal defl ection behavior of particles in paramagnetic fl uids under a highgradient superconducting magnetic fi eld. Movements of single particle were observed experimentally and indicated that they could be defl ected to different positions. Based on these results, the behavior of groups of particles from ore samples was examined in the superconducting magnetic. It was found that these particles could be defl ected and settled at a certain position due to the combination of gravity and magneto-Archimedes forces as well as a lateral buoyancy (displacement) force. Mineral particles with different susceptibilities and/or densities could be defl ected to different positions, thus producing groupings of similar types of particles. The work described here, although in its infancy, could form the basis of new approach to separating particles based on a combination of susceptibility and density.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationXXV International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, IMPC 2010
    PublisherAustralasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
    Pages971-980
    Number of pages10
    ISBN (Print)9781617820519
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    Event25th International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, IMPC 2010 - Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Duration: 6 Sept 201010 Sept 2010

    Publication series

    NameXXV International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, IMPC 2010
    Volume2

    Conference

    Conference25th International Mineral Processing Congress 2010, IMPC 2010
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    CityBrisbane, QLD
    Period6/09/1010/09/10

    Keywords

    • Defl ection
    • Magnet
    • Magnetic separation
    • Paramagnetic fluid
    • Superconducting
    • Susceptibility

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Earth-Surface Processes
    • Geology
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering

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