How to Calculate and Solve for Concentration Factor | Mineral Processing
Last Updated on December 10, 2021
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To compute for concentration factor, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Assay of Concentrate (c), Weight of Feed (f) and Assay of Tailings (t).
The formula for calculating concentration factor:
K = (c – t) / (f – t)
Where:
K = Concentration Factor
c = Assay of Concentrate
f = Assay of Feed
t = Assay of Tailings
Let’s solve an example;
Find the concentration factor when the assay of concentrate is 10, the assay of feed is 12 and the assay of tailings is 15.
This implies that;
c = Assay of Concentrate = 10
f = Assay of Feed = 12
t = Assay of Tailings = 15
K = (c – t) / (f – t)
K = (10 – 15) / (12 – 15)
K = -5 / -3
K = 1.667
Therefore, the concentration factor is 1.667.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Mineral Processing under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Concentration Factor under Mineral Processing
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the concentration factor according to the respective parameter which is the Assay of Concentrate (c), Weight of Feed (f) and Assay of Tailings (t).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Assay of Concentrate (c) is 10, Weight of Feed (f) is 12 and Assay of Tailings (t) is 15.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the concentration factor and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
