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When do we use a magnetic separation method for concentration of an ore? Explain with an example?

Magnetic Separation Method:

Between ore and gangue, if one of them is magnetic and the other is non-magnetic. Then they are separated by magnetic separation method.


It could be seen in the extraction of the magnetic ores like Haematite [Fe2O3] and Magnetite [Fe3O4]


In this process, the crushed ore is allowed to


pass through electromagnetic belts; then the mineral particles are retained in the belt while the gangue particles are thrown away.


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