Gravity beneficiation method for zirconium titanium placer ore

Zirconium titanium placer is an important mineral resource widely used in fields such as aerospace, shipbuilding, automotive, electronics, and medical treatment. The mining and beneficiation of zirconium titanium sand ore is a complex process, among which gravity beneficiation is a commonly used method. This article will introduce the operating steps and precautions of the gravity beneficiation method for zirconium titanium sand ore.

1、 The principle of gravity beneficiation method for zirconium titanium sand ore

The gravity beneficiation method of zirconium titanium sand ore is a method of separating minerals by utilizing their different characteristics in the gravity field. In a gravity field, the density, size, shape, and other characteristics of minerals can affect their settling speed and buoyancy, thereby achieving mineral separation. Commonly used gravity beneficiation equipment includes heavy medium sorting machines, spiral sorting machines, centrifugal sorting machines, etc.

2、 Operating steps of gravity beneficiation method for zirconium titanium sand ore

1. Preparation of ore: Zirconium titanium sand ore is prepared into a certain particle size slurry through crushing, grinding, and other processes.

2. Heavy medium separation: add slurry to heavy medium and separate minerals by using density difference of heavy medium. The principle of a heavy media sorting machine is that in heavy media, minerals with high density will sink, while minerals with low density will float, thus achieving separation. The operating steps of a heavy medium sorting machine are: adding slurry to the heavy medium, stirring to fully mix the minerals with the heavy medium, and then placing the mixture into the sorting machine to separate heavy and light minerals.

3. Spiral sorting: Heavy minerals are sorted through a heavy medium before undergoing spiral sorting. The principle of a spiral sorting machine is to use the rotation and inclination angle of the spiral to cause minerals to settle down in the spiral, thereby achieving separation. The operation steps of a spiral sorting machine are: adding heavy minerals to the spiral sorting machine, causing the minerals to settle down through rotation and tilt angle, and separating heavy and light minerals.

4. Centrifugal sorting: A centrifugal sorting machine is a device that uses centrifugal force to separate minerals. The principle of a centrifugal separator is that in a high-speed rotating centrifuge, minerals are separated by centrifugal force. The operating steps of a centrifugal separator are: adding mineral slurry to the separator and separating the minerals through high-speed rotation.

3、 Precautions for gravity beneficiation method of zirconium titanium sand ore

1. The selection of beneficiation equipment should be matched based on the characteristics of minerals.

During the beneficiation process, attention should be paid to the separation effect and loss rate of minerals.

3. The maintenance and upkeep of mineral processing equipment should be timely to ensure its normal operation.

During the beneficiation process, attention should be paid to environmental issues to avoid environmental pollution.

IV. Conclusion

The gravity beneficiation method of zirconium titanium sand ore is a commonly used beneficiation method, which utilizes the different characteristics of minerals in the gravity field for separation. Gravity beneficiation equipment includes heavy medium sorting machines, spiral sorting machines, centrifugal sorting machines, etc. During the operation process, attention should be paid to the matching of beneficiation equipment, separation efficiency, and environmental protection issues.