Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How magnetic separation removes iron from carbide slag after Isa mill
By Huang J et al.·2026·Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering. Kunming University of Science and Technology, China·View original on Europe PMC →
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Original publication title: Study on the Mechanism of Iron Removal by Magnetic Separation from Carbide Slag Based on Isa Mill Pretreatment.
Plain-English summary
This study looked at how to better separate iron from a type of waste material called carbide slag, which contains titanium carbide (TiC). Researchers used a special grinding method and magnetic separation to improve the process. They found that by adjusting the grinding speed and other factors, they could create a more uniform particle size, which helped remove a significant amount of iron while keeping most of the titanium carbide intact. Specifically, they managed to remove over half of the iron without losing much of the titanium carbide. Overall, the treatment was effective in achieving a good balance between removing iron and preserving valuable materials.
Abstract
To improve the size uniformity of TiC-bearing carbide slag for subsequent chlorination and reduce iron-related risks, Isa mill grinding and wet magnetic separation were optimized. The results show that the grinding process parameters have a significant impact on the particle size distribution of the product. Under the optimal conditions of a grinding Isa mill speed of 400 rpm, a pulp concentration of 36%, and a medium filling rate of 50%, the content of the intermediate particle size of 100-250 mesh in the ground product can reach 65.95%, and the particle size distribution is relatively narrow compared to typical grinding methods. Microscopy indicates that metallic Fe is closely associated with part of TiC, leading to minor TiC entrainment during iron removal. At 0.01256 T, total Fe (TFe) removal in tailings achieved 56.82%, while TiC recovery remained 98.53%, defining a practical operating window that balances iron removal efficiency and TiC loss.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Europe PMC: https://europepmc.org/article/MED/41696239