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Journal article

Effect of various parameters on the dispersion of ultra fine iron ore slurry. part-1

  • 1. Mehran Univ. of Engineering and Technology, Multan (Pakistan). Dept. of Metallurgy
  • 2. Mehran Univ. of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro (Pakistan). Dept. of Mineral Processing
  • 3. Montan Univ., Leoben (Austria). Dept. of Mineral Processing and Petroleum Engineering

Description

The effect of various dispersion parameters; such as slurry pH, solid concentration, stirring speed and time, and water quality has been extensively studied for stabilization the ultra fine iron ore slurry prior to selective flocculation. The PZC of Dilband iron ore system was found by using the Zetaphormeter III (CAD E 400) at pH value of 4.25. The set of dispersion parameters was optimized on the basis of weight percent and the percent entrapment of fine particles (10 mu m) sedimented in 2.5 min settling time. Finally the selectivity of the optimal dispersion parameters was evaluated on the basis of elemental analysis of the sediment. The optimal conditions for 38 mum ultra fine iron ore slurry in double distilled water were found at concentration of 7.5% solid, pH 10.5, stirring speed 2000 rpm, and stirring time 5 min. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Pakistan Journal of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
1-2
Journal Page Range
p. 34-38
ISSN
1996-918X

INIS

Country of Publication
Pakistan
Country of Input or Organization
Pakistan
INIS RN
41055700
Subject category
S36: MATERIALS SCIENCE;
Descriptors DEI
CATIONS; DISPERSIONS; IRON ORES; ORE COMPOSITION; PARTICLE SIZE; PERFORMANCE TESTING; SLURRIES
Descriptors DEC
CHARGED PARTICLES; DISPERSIONS; IONS; MIXTURES; ORES; SIZE; SUSPENSIONS; TESTING