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Magnetic separator

US4078998A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 6, 1975
Grant dateMar 14, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 6, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03C1/033
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved magnetic separator for effecting high efficiency collection of magnetics contained in solution and slurries. The separator comprises an enclosed magnet space having inlet and outlet ports for flowing therethrough of the slurry to be treated, a porous ferromagnetic material contained in the space, and means to establish in the space a magnetic field by a closed magnetic circuit, the lines of force of which are substantially all contained within the said magnet space.

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