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Graphite Ore Processing Whole Process Breakdown: 8 key steps

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With the explosive growth of new energy batteries, sealing materials and other industries, the annual growth rate of graphite concentrate demand is over 12%. As a service provider with 18 years of experience in mineral processing EPCM+O, we for you the 8 key steps of modern graphite ore processing and show how to achieve 95% recovery rate and 20% reduction in tonnage cost through precise process control.

I. Intelligent crushing system: three-dimensional particle size control

Coarse crushing: Jaw crusher hydraulic system pressure up to 18MPa, processing 300-500mm raw ore to 80-150mm.

Medium crushing: Multi-cylinder hydraulic cone crusher realizes laminated crushing and produces 25-50mm standard material.

Fine crushing: Vertical shaft impact crusher + high frequency screen closed circuit system, final particle size 0-15mm (screening ratio ≥ 85%)

Technical highlights: Our intelligent crushing control system can monitor the current load in real time, automatically adjust the feed rate, reduce the idle time of equipment by 40%.

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II. Grinding process: precise control of dissociation degree

Equipment selection: ball mill (capacity 5-200t/h) is suitable for cryptocrystalline graphite; rod mill to protect the scale structure

Key parameters: grinding concentration 65-75%, fineness -0.074mm accounting for 60-70% of the dissociation degree of the optimal

Innovative solution: steel ball intelligent replenishment system, reducing grinding media consumption by 15 tons per year.

Case data: a flake graphite project through the optimization of steel ball gradation, monomer dissociation degree from 84% to 92%, concentrate grade increased by 3 points.

III. Flotation workshop: the golden formula of the pharmaceutical system

Type of drugDosage (g/t)Mode of actionInnovative technology
Kerosene200-300Hydrophobicity enhancementNano emulsification technology to improve adsorption efficiency 30%
2# oil50-80Stabilize foam layerMicro bubble generator produces 0.5-1mm uniform bubbles
Lime800-1200Silicate inhibitionpH intelligent regulation system ±0.3 precision

IV. The selection system: the purity of the advanced three jumps

1. primary selection: remove more than 60% of mica impurities

2. secondary selection: separation of quartz and other silicate minerals (magnetic field strength of 0.8-1.2T)

3. three-level selection: filling flotation column to achieve 96-99% of fixed carbon content

Comparison of benefits

Traditional process: 3 times selection, 88% recovery rate

Optimized process: 5 times of selection + medium ore circulation, recovery rate of 95%↑.

V. Middle ore processing: the second revolution of resource recovery

Intelligent return system: according to the online analyzer data, automatically select the treatment mode

- The grade of medium ore >20%: directly return to roughing

- 15-20%: enter regrinding circuit (grinding to -0.038mm)

- <15%: independent flotation circuit

VI. Dewatering and drying: the ultimate solution for moisture control

StageEquipmentMoisture ContentEnergy ConsumptionApplicable Scenarios
PrimaryDeep Cone Thickener45-50%0.7kW-h/tLarge Scale Concentrator
IntermediateCeramic Filter18-22%3.8kW-h/tLong Distance Transportation Needs
UltimateHigh Pressure Filter Press8-12%3.8kW-h/tLong Distance Transportation Needs

VII. Chemical purification: 99.99% purity of the path to achieve

Hydrofluoric acid method: 99.99% purity, suitable for nuclear industry-grade graphite

- Temperature: 80-90℃

- Time: 4-6 hours

- Waste acid recovery rate: 85%↑

High temperature method: 99.9% purity, 40% cost reduction

- Temperature: 2500-3000°C

- Inert gas protection

VIII. Tailings treatment: the double value of environmental protection and profitability

Dry discharge system: belt vacuum filtration + solar drying, tailings water content <15

Resource utilization:

- Preparation of lightweight building materials (dosage 30-50%)

- Soil conditioner (pH 6.5-7.5)

- Underground filling material (compressive strength 5-8MPa)

Conclusion

Modern graphite ore processing has entered the era of precise control. By choosing our equipment and services, you will not only receive a proven process package that has been validated in 200+ mines, but also an online process optimization system and full lifecycle technical support - the core code for maximizing the value of graphite resources.


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