Magnetite
Magnetite is a naturally occurring iron oxide (Fe3O4), the density of which is 5.17g/cm3. This high density combined with the magnetic properties mean it is used in Dense Media Separation (DMS). The magnetite powder is mixed with water to create a slurry or ‘dense media’, this allows objects of different densities to be separated using the sink/float method, magnetic drums help recover most of the magnetite from the separated material keeping consumption and costs low.
Typical applications include scrap seperation, coal washing and mineral/ore concentration.
| Magnetite (Typical Analysis) | Fe | MnO | Fe3O4 | SiO2 | Al2O3 | MgO | CaO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71.1% | 0.05% | 98.2% | 0.35% | 0.24% | 0.3% | 0.11% |
Size : Typically 70% passing 63 micron
Other sizes and specifications are available on request. Please contact us at info@tenmet.co.uk
