Flotation Uranium bearing Copper ore
Uraninite and masuyite are the major uranium minerals, essentially fine grained, in the ores studied. Over 40% of the uranium is distributed in the -8µm fractions compared with copper, which is concentrated mainly in the +8-20µm range. Uranium is concentrated mainly in the copper ore zones, with only marginal levels in the gold-only ores. Poor liberation […]
Uranium Ore Processing Methods
The process flowsheet of Uranium generally outlines the latest proven processes for uranium concentration known as “Resin In Pulp” more commonly referred to as RIP To date it is not applicable to ores containing vanadium, where the vanadium must be recovered. Crushing Uranium Ore Depending upon ore shipment schedules, it is desirable to operate the […]
Common Uranium Minerals Classified by Colors
Name Chemical Composition %U3O8 Color Luster Hardness Specific Gravity SG Characteristics & Occurrence Pitchblende Uranium oxide 50-80 Black (Grayish, Greenish) Pitch like Earthy, Dull or Glassy 5-6 6-9 In Veins; often with Sulphides of Cobalt, Nickel,Silver, Bismuth or Yellow Secondary Uranium Minerals. Never Brownish or Reddish. Uraninite Uranium oxide 65-85 Black (Grayish, Greenish, Brownish) Pitch like […]