Abstract
The processes considered in this chapter are variously called “sink-float”, “sink-and-float”, “dense-medium separation”, “heavy-medium separation” and “heavy-liquid separation” in response to their variations on the basic principle of dense media separation (usually abbreviated to DMS).* They may include:
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Separation in a quiet single bath
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Separation with controlled agitation of the bath
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Separation in a series of baths
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Separation in a single bath changing in density between top and bottom
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Use of hydraulically expanded separating media (e.g. Chance and Stripa processes)
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Use of autogenous media
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Use of blended heavy liquids
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Centrifugal aid, e.g. by cyclone bath.
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Pryor, E.J. (1965). Dense Media Separation. In: Mineral Processing. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-2941-4_12
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