BENEFICIATION METHOD AND IRON REMOVAL FROM FELDSPAR ORE

Authors

  • S. Tinesha Mineral Research Centre, Minerals and Geoscience Department Malaysia, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
  • I. Ismail Mineral Research Centre, Minerals and Geoscience Department Malaysia, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
  • A. Roshaida Mineral Research Centre, Minerals and Geoscience Department Malaysia, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
  • O. Anuar Mineral Research Centre, Minerals and Geoscience Department Malaysia, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
  • C. H. Voon Institute of Nano Electronic Engineering (INEE), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Jalan Kangar-Alor Setar, Seriab 01000 Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54554/jet.2025.16.1.016

Keywords:

Attrition Scrubbing, Feldspar, Magnetic Separator

Abstract


The sodium feldspar ore from an undisclosed area in Malaysia contains 0.22% potassium oxide and 9.46% sodium oxide, categorizing it as high-quality feldspar ore. It is inapplicable due to high iron content. This research proposed a new effective technique with a two-step process using a magnetic separator and chemical to eliminate iron from feldspar ores. An analysis was performed on the characteristics of sodium feldspar ore, and optimum parameters were identified. The sodium feldspar experienced a substantial decrease in iron oxide concentration, dropping from 2.25% to 0.38%, significantly reducing iron oxide content. This feldspar concentrate fulfils the specifications of the glass and ceramics sectors. The efficient and eco-friendly extraction of feldspar offers a promising method for the sustainable usage of feldspar minerals.

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Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

S. Tinesha, I. Ismail, A. Roshaida, O. Anuar, & C. H. Voon. (2025). BENEFICIATION METHOD AND IRON REMOVAL FROM FELDSPAR ORE. Journal of Engineering and Technology (JET), 16(1), 227–237. https://doi.org/10.54554/jet.2025.16.1.016

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2025): JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (INPRESS)

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