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DIELECTRIC SEPARATION [1 record]

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Record 1 1977-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Geology
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
OBS

Dielectric and electrostatic separation of rock-forming minerals is (...) undeveloped (...) BERG listed the dielectric constants of 38 minerals, determined at 880 volts, A.C., and a frequency of 60 cycles. Of these 38 minerals, only 22 have a dielectric constant between 3 and 4. The most important sediment-forming minerals belong in this group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
  • Géologie
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
OBS

On sait qu'un diélectrique, plongé dans un champ électrique, subit une polarisation dont l'intensité est proportionnelle à sa constante diélectrique. (...) un minéral placé dans un diélectrique liquide, où règne un certain champ électrique, sera attiré dans ce champ si sa constante diélectrique est supérieure à celle du liquide, et repoussé dans le cas contraire. (...)

Spanish

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