The size and efficiency of a ball mill directly influence the liberation of valuable minerals from the ore and the subsequent copper recovery. Functions of Copper Ball Mills: The main function of a copper ball mill is to grind the ore particles to a suitable size for mineral separation.
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073The following are factors that have been investigated and applied in conventional ball milling in order to maximize grinding efficiency: a) Mill Geometry and Speed – Bond (1954) observed grinding efficiency to be a function of ball mill diameter, and established empirical relationships for recommended media size and mill speed …
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