Metallic tin is one of the earliest metals discovered and used in human history. It has three allotropes: gray tin, white tin and brittle tin. Tin has the advantages of low melting point, non-toxicity, corrosion resistance, ability to form alloys with a variety of metals, good ductility, etc. It is widely used in industry. Cassiterite is the only mineral with economic value for extracting metallic tin. Gravity separation and flotation are often used in the separation of cassiterite. Of course, with the continuous development of science and technology, some new process methods have also been born. Let's learn about the conventional tin ore dressing method and new process methods below!Details>>
Flotation is one of the main methods for tin ore separation, especially for fine-grained tin ore. Tin ore has good plasticity and ductility, but it is brittle and brittle. During the grinding process, it often undergoes over-crushing, resulting in a large amount of fine-grained tin ore. This part of the tin ore is often separated by gravity separation. It is difficult to meet the recycling requirements, so it needs to be recycled through flotation. During the tin ore flotation process, attention should be paid to the pretreatment work before tin ore flotation and the reprocessing work of floating tin products. These two are the keys to improving the recovery rate of tin ore. The following article will focus on the uses and methods of these two treatments.Details>>
Tin is a strategic metal resource that is silvery white and shiny. The element symbol is Sn and the atomic number is 50. It is a main group metal in the 14th group of the periodic table of elements. Tin has similar chemical properties to germanium and lead, with a relative density of 7.0, a melting point of 232°C, and a hardness of 3.75. It has stable chemical properties, corrosion resistance, low toxicity, and good ductility. Tin resists corrosion and oxidation by water, prevents oxidation reactions by forming tin alloys with other metals, and can also serve as a catalyst for chemical reactions.Details>>