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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