Question: A simple method for separating mineral particles is based on different settlings rates; called gravity separation. Given the density of spodumene is 2374 kgm-

A simple method for separating mineral particles is based on different settlings rates; called gravity

A simple method for separating mineral particles is based on different settlings rates; called gravity separation. Given the density of spodumene is 2374 kgm- and quartz is 2650 kg m, determine the terminal settling velocity of both particle types. Assume the particles satisfy Stokes regime requirements. Based on these settling rates, are the particles settling in the Stokes regime? Please check for both particle types.

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SOLUTION To determine the terminal settling velocity of both spodumene and quartz particles we can use the Stokes law which states that the terminal settling velocity of a particle is inversely propor... View full answer

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