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Classification by ferrofluid density separation

US3951785A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 1975
Grant dateApr 20, 1976
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Expiry dateJan 29, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03C1/32
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of separating non-magnetic particles of different densities by using a ferrofluid to produce levitation wherein compensation is made for the magnetic attraction or interaction of the particles by removing particles too small for the desired sharpness of separation or by maintaining the ratio of the interaction force to the separation force outside of theoretical limits.

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