Titanium ore gravity separation technology

With the continuous expansion of the titanium ore market, its gravity separation technology is also receiving increasing attention. Gravity separation technology refers to the technology of separating and removing impurities from titanium ore, in order to improve the grade and utilization rate of titanium ore. This article will introduce the basic principles, common methods, and operational steps of titanium ore gravity separation technology.

1、 Basic Principles of Titanium Ore Gravity Separation Technology

Titanium ore gravity separation technology is a separation technology based on physical properties. Impurities in titanium ore, such as iron, vanadium, chromium, and other elements, have different physical properties compared to titanium ore and can be removed through different separation methods. Common separation methods include gravity separation, magnetic separation, flotation, etc.

2、 Common gravity separation methods for titanium ore

1. Gravity separation

Gravity separation is a method that uses the density difference between titanium ore and impurities for separation. Generally, heavy medium separation method is adopted, that is, heavy medium is added to water to increase the density difference between titanium ore and impurities, and then the two are separated by centrifugation or gravity. The gravity separation method is easy to operate, but its separation effect is limited by the selection of heavy media and usage conditions.

2. Magnetic separation

Magnetic separation is a method of separation that utilizes the magnetic differences between titanium ore and impurities. Place titanium ore and impurities in a magnetic field and separate them using magnetic differences. The magnetic separation method is simple to operate, but its separation effect is influenced by the magnetic field strength and magnetic differences.

3. Flotation

Flotation is a method of separation that utilizes the buoyancy difference between titanium ore and impurities. Place titanium ore and impurities in a flotation cell and separate them through the action of bubbles. The flotation method has good separation effect, but the operation is complex and the equipment requirements are high.

3、 Operation steps of titanium ore gravity separation technology

1. Pretreatment

Firstly, pre-treatment such as crushing and grinding of titanium ore is carried out to facilitate subsequent gravity separation operations.

2. Gravity separation

Place the pre processed titanium ore in a heavy medium and separate it from impurities through centrifugation or gravity.

3. Magnetic separation

Place the titanium ore separated by gravity in a magnetic field and separate it using magnetic differences.

4. Flotation

Place the magnetically separated titanium ore in a flotation cell and separate it through the action of bubbles.

5. Selection

Screen and wash the flotation titanium ore to remove residual impurities and improve the grade and utilization rate of the titanium ore.

4、 Conclusion

Titanium ore gravity separation technology is an important means to improve the grade and utilization rate of titanium ore. Common gravity separation methods include gravity separation, magnetic separation, flotation, etc. During the gravity separation operation, steps such as pretreatment, gravity separation, magnetic separation, flotation, and sorting are required to ensure the improvement of separation efficiency and grade.