Metal Ore Concentration (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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What is magnetic separation used for in ore processing?
What is magnetic separation used for in ore processing?
Concentrating metal ores
What is the primary application of magnetic separation?
What is the primary application of magnetic separation?
Iron ore concentration
Why is magnetic separation used after mining?
Why is magnetic separation used after mining?
To reduce transportation costs
Why is ore crushed in the first step?
Why is ore crushed in the first step?
To increase surface area
What happens to magnetic particles at the magnetic roller?
What happens to magnetic particles at the magnetic roller?
Attracted and pulled to one side
What happens to non-magnetic materials during separation?
What happens to non-magnetic materials during separation?
Fall away into separate container
What key principle does magnetic separation success depend on?
What key principle does magnetic separation success depend on?
Difference in magnetic properties
What is the function of the hopper in magnetic separation?
What is the function of the hopper in magnetic separation?
Feeds powdered ore into system
What does the magnetic roller do in the process?
What does the magnetic roller do in the process?
Creates magnetic field for separation
Which materials are separated as waste in iron ore processing?
Which materials are separated as waste in iron ore processing?
Clay and rock
When does magnetic separation work best?
When does magnetic separation work best?
Clear difference in magnetic properties
Which is NOT a benefit of magnetic separation?
Which is NOT a benefit of magnetic separation?
Increased ore temperature