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PULPE MINERAI [1 record]

Record 1 2000-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
DEF

In mineral processing, a mixture of finely ground ore and water, of a consistency which facilitates free settlement, easy flow and transport by pumping.

OBS

A thin solid-liquid mixture acting as a fairly stable fluid (for a short enough time to allow settling to be ignored) is a pulp. A thicker mixture, with more solids than liquid, and flowing viscously, is termed a "slurry."

PHR

Neutral pulp.

PHR

Pulp extraction; pulp discharge; pulp filter.

Key term(s)
  • pulp of ore

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Préparation des produits miniers
DEF

Dans les laveries métalliques, eau contenant en suspension du minerai ou du stérile broyé.

CONT

Flottation mécanique. Ce procédé s'applique pour la séparation et la concentration des pulpes de minerais.

PHR

Pulpe neutre.

PHR

Extraction de la pulpe; filtre à pulpe.

Spanish

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