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How to beneficiate Attapulgite ? (2 replies and 2 comments)

MineralFrothFlotation

7 years ago

MineralFrothFlotation 7 years ago

seeking solution to separate dolomitic content from Attapulgite through dry beneficiation technique .

Input attapulgite :

Dolomitic content 35-40%

Final product should have dolomitic content < 5% .

Is it possible through dry processing ?

Pls. comment .

andre711

7 years ago

andre711 7 years ago

Have you tried triboelectric separation? There is some commercial work being done using that type of dry technique. Here are some papers on the technology https://steqtech.com/white-papers/

http://titanamerica.com/

MineralFrothFlotation

7 years ago

Thank Andre . Yes but it is not cost effective to do electrostatic separation of a low value clay .. Equipment itself is very costly .

Robert

7 years ago

Robert 7 years ago

1 like by David

If you observe differential comminution (crushing, grinding) it might be possible to remove the contaminant through screening or classification.

MineralFrothFlotation

7 years ago

Thanks a lot Robert .... I think this the very cost effective solution for the same ,

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