Tungsten manganese ore is an important non-metallic mineral resource widely used in fields such as metallurgy, chemical industry, electronics, etc. However, due to the complexity and difficulty in selecting tungsten manganese ore, the mining and utilization of tungsten manganese ore has always been a challenge. This article will introduce the gravity separation process of tungsten manganese ore, helping readers better understand the mining and utilization of tungsten manganese ore.
1、 Characteristics of tungsten manganese ore
Tungsten manganese ore is a complex polymetallic mineral that contains various elements such as tungsten, manganese, iron, copper, lead, zinc, sulfur, etc. The physical and chemical properties of tungsten manganese ore are complex, and different types of tungsten manganese ore also differ in composition and structure. The mineral composition of wolframite mainly includes Wolframite, Scheelite, Galena, Stibnite, Pyrite, Rhodochrosite, etc.
The difficulty in selecting tungsten manganese ore is mainly manifested in the following aspects:
1. Metal elements such as tungsten and manganese in tungsten manganese ore often exist in the form of oxides, silicates, carbonates, etc., making it difficult to separate from other minerals.
2. There are various types of minerals in tungsten manganese ore, and different types of minerals have different surface properties, structural characteristics, etc., making it difficult to separate them through a single beneficiation method.
3. The particle size of minerals in tungsten manganese ore varies greatly, with some particles being very fine and others being large, making it difficult to separate them using a single beneficiation method.
2、 Tungsten manganese ore gravity separation process flow
The gravity separation process of 
tungsten manganese ore mainly includes steps such as grinding, roughing, sweeping, and selection. The specific steps are as follows:
1. Grinding
After being crushed, tungsten manganese ore enters a grinding machine for grinding. The purpose of grinding is to refine mineral particles and improve beneficiation efficiency. Grinding machines can use equipment such as ball mills and rod mills.
2. Rough selection
The tungsten manganese ore after grinding enters the roughing process. The purpose of rough selection is to separate valuable metal elements such as tungsten and manganese from waste rock in tungsten manganese ore. Rough selection can be carried out using methods such as gravity separation, flotation, magnetic separation, etc.
3. Scanning selection
The tungsten manganese ore after rough selection enters the scanning process. The purpose of scanning is to further remove the waste rock in the rough selected tungsten manganese ore and improve the beneficiation effect. Scanning can be carried out using methods such as gravity separation, flotation, magnetic separation, etc.
4. Selected
The tungsten manganese ore after scanning enters the selection process. The purpose of selection is to further purify valuable metal elements in tungsten manganese ore and obtain high-grade tungsten manganese ore products. Selection can be carried out using methods such as flotation, magnetic separation, and gravity separation.
3、 Utilization of Tungsten Manganese Ore
The utilization of tungsten manganese ore is mainly concentrated in the following aspects:
1, Metallurgical field. The metal elements such as tungsten and manganese in tungsten manganese ore are important raw materials in the metallurgical industry and can be used to manufacture products such as alloy steel and stainless steel.
2. Chemical industry. The metal elements such as tungsten and manganese in tungsten manganese ore can be used to manufacture chemical products such as dyes and catalysts.
3. Electronic field. Tungsten and other metal elements in tungsten manganese ore can be used to manufacture electronic components, electrodes, and other products.
4. Other fields. Metal elements such as tungsten and manganese in tungsten manganese ore can also be used to manufacture optical glass, ceramics, and other products.
In short, tungsten manganese ore is an important non-metallic mineral resource, and its mining and utilization are of great significance for promoting economic development and social progress. Through the gravity separation process of tungsten manganese ore, valuable metal elements in tungsten manganese ore can be effectively separated, and the utilization value of tungsten manganese ore can be improved.
