A new process is proposed for refining niobite ore that is found in Jiangxi province of China. Niobite, also known as columbite or niobite-tantalite, is a mineral that contains tantalum and niobium. The separation pro...A new process is proposed for refining niobite ore that is found in Jiangxi province of China. Niobite, also known as columbite or niobite-tantalite, is a mineral that contains tantalum and niobium. The separation process includes two-stage grinding, gravity concentration, magnetic separation, and flotation. The tan- talum/niobium concentrate obtained had a grade of Ta2O5 18.28%, Nb2O5 41.62% at a recovery rate of Ta2O5 49.08%, Nb205 70.77%. Other minerals occurring along with the niobite, such as zinnwaldite, feld- spar, and quartz, were also recovered to comprehensively utilize this ore.展开更多
基金the Geological Survey Program fromthe Ministry of Land and Resources of China (No. 1212010816036)and the National Department Public Benefit Research Foundation from Ministry of Land and Resources of China (No. 201011031)Zhengzhou Institute of Multipurpose Utilization of Mineral Resources CAGS,for financial support and approval of this paper for publication
文摘A new process is proposed for refining niobite ore that is found in Jiangxi province of China. Niobite, also known as columbite or niobite-tantalite, is a mineral that contains tantalum and niobium. The separation process includes two-stage grinding, gravity concentration, magnetic separation, and flotation. The tan- talum/niobium concentrate obtained had a grade of Ta2O5 18.28%, Nb2O5 41.62% at a recovery rate of Ta2O5 49.08%, Nb205 70.77%. Other minerals occurring along with the niobite, such as zinnwaldite, feld- spar, and quartz, were also recovered to comprehensively utilize this ore.
