Beneficiation study on samples of baryte ore from Azare in the Plateau State of Nigeria was carried out using chemical analysis, atomic absorption spectrophotometric analysis, jigging and magnetic separation. Results...Beneficiation study on samples of baryte ore from Azare in the Plateau State of Nigeria was carried out using chemical analysis, atomic absorption spectrophotometric analysis, jigging and magnetic separation. Results show that Azare baryte can profitably be concentrated for use in oil drilling and other industrial purposes. Barium sulphate content in the head ore analyzed, is 98%. Comparison between jigging and magnetic separation shows that jigging produces a more satisfactory result.展开更多
文摘Beneficiation study on samples of baryte ore from Azare in the Plateau State of Nigeria was carried out using chemical analysis, atomic absorption spectrophotometric analysis, jigging and magnetic separation. Results show that Azare baryte can profitably be concentrated for use in oil drilling and other industrial purposes. Barium sulphate content in the head ore analyzed, is 98%. Comparison between jigging and magnetic separation shows that jigging produces a more satisfactory result.
