The effect of microwave radiation on the magnetic properties of minerals

Authors
Kingman, SW Rowson, NA
Citation
Sw. Kingman et Na. Rowson, The effect of microwave radiation on the magnetic properties of minerals, J MICROW P, 35(3), 2000, pp. 144-150
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
JOURNAL OF MICROWAVE POWER AND ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY
ISSN journal
08327823 → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
144 - 150
Database
ISI
SICI code
0832-7823(2000)35:3<144:TEOMRO>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
The effects of microwave radiation an the magnetic properties of common ore minerals are discussed. The effects of varying microwave power levels on h eating rates are presented along with comparative magnetic susceptibility s urveys for both treated and non treated minerals. Various chemical and phys ical analysis techniques are considered to quantify any changes in mineral phases during heating. Conclusions are made as to the possible impact of mi crowave pretreatment on the downstream magnetic processing of minerals and ores.