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General mining
General mining related terms and definitions in minerals and related activities.
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ore boil
Mining; General mining
A reaction that occurs in an open-hearth furnace in which the carbon monoxide released by the oxidation of carbon causes a violent agitation of the metal as it escapes.
coal
Mining; General mining
A readily combustible rock containing more than 50% by weight and more than 70% by volume of carbonaceous material, including inherent moisture; formed from compaction and induration of variously ...
black diamond
Mining; General mining
A readily combustible rock containing more than 50% by weight and more than 70% by volume of carbonaceous material, including inherent moisture; formed from compaction and induration of variously ...
side shot
Mining; General mining
A reading or measurement from a survey station to locate a point that is off the traverse or that is not intended to be used as a base for the extension of the survey. It is usually made to determine ...
flocculating agent
Mining; General mining
A reagent added to a dispersion of solids in a liquid to bring together the fine particles to form flocs. These reagents usually consist of long chain polymers, both natural and synthetic.
collecting agent
Mining; General mining
A reagent added to a pulp to bring about adherence between solid particles and air bubbles.
disk-and-cup feeder
Mining; General mining
A reagent dispenser used in the flotation process. Cups, mounted around the periphery of a slowly rotating disk driven by a fractional horsepower motor, dip into a reservoir of 938 reagent and upon ...
