Magnetic separation is the technology of separation of materials based on the difference in their magnetic properties ( magnetic susceptibility ) and the different behavior of materials in the magnetic field , which changes the gravitational trajectory of materials.
Uranus isotope separation scheme using a powerful magnetic field. The more concentrated isotopes of uranium-235 (shown in dark blue in the figure) will result in an internal stream.
The main practical application of magnetic separation is the extraction of unwanted (negatively affecting the quality of final products or causing breakdown of technological equipment) inclusions from raw materials of various industries. Magnetic separation equipment (magnetic separators) is widely used in such industries as glass, mining, metallurgical, secondary processing, food, chemical and many others.
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- Separator
- Separation
- Steam separator
- Magnetic drum separator
- Magnetic roller separator
- Magnetic mineral processing