Titanium tantalum ore is an important metal ore widely used in aviation, aerospace, military, electronics, chemical and other fields. The extraction and beneficiation of titanium tantalum ore is a complex process that requires the use of a series of technical means. Among them, gravity beneficiation technology is a very important method. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the operational steps and precautions of gravity beneficiation technology for titanium tantalum ore.
1、 The principle of gravity beneficiation technology for titanium tantalum ore
Gravity beneficiation technology is a beneficiation method that utilizes the different forces acting on objects in the gravity field. In the gravity beneficiation of titanium tantalum ore, commonly used methods include heavy medium beneficiation, centrifugal beneficiation, vibration beneficiation, etc. Among them, heavy medium beneficiation is the most commonly used method, which uses media of different densities to separate the ore, allowing the ore and waste rock to settle into different media, thus achieving the purpose of beneficiation.
2、 Operation steps of gravity beneficiation technology for titanium tantalum ore
1. Crushing and screening of ore
Firstly, titanium tantalum ore needs to be crushed and screened. The crushing of ore can be carried out using equipment such as jaw crushers, cone crushers, and impact crushers. The crushed ore needs to be screened to separate the ore and waste that meet the requirements.
2. Preparation and addition of heavy media
Heavy media is a very important link in the gravity beneficiation of titanium tantalum ore. The density of the heavy medium needs to be adjusted according to the density of the ore, usually between 2.5-3.5g/cm ³ Between. There are many methods to prepare heavy media, such as Baryte and heavy sand. The heavy medium needs to be added to the beneficiation tank to separate the ore.
3. Setting and adjustment of beneficiation tank
The setting and adjustment of the beneficiation tank is a very important step in the gravity beneficiation of titanium tantalum ore. The size and angle of the beneficiation tank need to be adjusted based on the density and shape of the ore. Generally speaking, the angle of the beneficiation tank is between 10-15 degrees, and the width and depth of the tank need to be adjusted according to the characteristics of the ore.
4. Feeding and separation of ore
The ore needs to be added to the beneficiation tank through the feed inlet, and then separated under the action of heavy media. Ores and waste rocks will settle into different media and then be discharged separately through different discharge ports.
3、 Precautions for gravity beneficiation technology of titanium tantalum ore
The density of the heavy medium needs to be adjusted according to the density of the ore, otherwise it will affect the beneficiation effect.
The angle and size of the beneficiation tank need to be adjusted according to the characteristics of the ore, otherwise it will affect the separation effect.
3. The ore feed needs to be gradually added, and too much should not be added at once, otherwise it will affect the beneficiation effect.
4. The cleaning and maintenance of the beneficiation tank need to be carried out in a timely manner, otherwise it will affect the equipment life and beneficiation effect.
In short, the gravity beneficiation technology of titanium tantalum ore is a very important beneficiation method, which can effectively separate titanium tantalum ore and waste rock, improve the grade and recovery rate of the ore. In practical applications, it is necessary to adjust and optimize according to the characteristics of the ore and the beneficiation needs in order to achieve the best beneficiation effect.
