Beneficiation methods for tin oxide ore
June.27,2024
Tin oxide ore is one of the main sources of tin. Tin ore resources mainly include cassiterite (SnO2) and tin sulfide ore, while tin oxide ore mainly refers to cassiterite. Cassiterite is a mineral that is widely mined due to its relatively high tin content, generally in the form of quartz veins, pegmatites or placers.
The best beneficiation method is to combine different beneficiation technologies to adapt to the characteristics of different ores, maximize the recovery rate of tin and reduce costs. The following are some beneficiation methods for tin oxide ore:
Gravity separation: Due to the high specific gravity of cassiterite, gravity separation is a common method for separating cassiterite. Cassiterite can be effectively separated from light minerals through equipment such as jigs, shaking tables, spiral chutes, etc. Gravity separation is simple, low-cost, and suitable for coarse and medium-sized ores.
Magnetic separation: Although cassiterite itself is not magnetic, associated iron minerals such as magnetite and hematite can be removed by magnetic separation to improve the grade of cassiterite.
Flotation method: Flotation is very effective for fine-grained tin oxide ores mixed with silicate minerals such as cassiterite and quartz. By adding different flotation agents, such as fatty acids and their salts, phosphates, etc., the floatability of cassiterite can be enhanced, while the associated minerals can be suppressed, thus achieving separation.
