SANTANA, V. L.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6671787774362117; SANTANA, Vitor Leão.
Resumo:
In the region between the cities of Junco do Seridó / PB and Ecuador / RN there are several kaolin deposits associated with the change of feldspars in pegmatites. The classification of this ore appears to be a trend towards improved processing in the units of the region. Given the various advantages of using hydrocyclones for this stage of the process, the insertion of this procedure has proved to be quite common and innovative in the region. Thus, from granulometric, mineralogical analyzes, scanning electron microscope images, chemical analyzes and cyclone classification tests, it was determined the best parameters for classification and processing of kaolin in the region. The tests carried out on hydrocyclone on a bench scale showed the possibility of obtaining concentrates with contents of 92.92% of kaolinite, adjusting the feed pressure of the pulp to 2.0 kg.cm-2; Opening of the apex in 10 mm, feeding of the pulp with valve open. Other parameters were maintained constant as feed particle size: <60 mesh (0.250 mm) and 22.0% solids percentage.
