WO2010084945A1 - 混合物の処理方法及び処理装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a processing method and a processing apparatus for a mixture in which particles formed from a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material are mixed, and relates to a processing method for a mixture such as a slurry used for machining such as polishing and cutting.
- a slurry in which abrasive grains or abrasive particles are suspended is used when machining such as polishing or cutting on a semiconductor or metal.
- the processing powder generated from the object to be processed is mixed into the slurry, but also magnetic particles generated due to the abrasion powder of the machine used for machining, for example, the wear of a surface plate or a wire saw. Therefore, there has been a problem that the processing accuracy is remarkably deteriorated. For this reason, conventionally, it is necessary to periodically replace the slurry, and the used slurry is treated as industrial waste.
- Diamond or the like which is a valuable resource, is used for abrasive grains or abrasive particles, and silicon or the like, which is a valuable resource, is used for the object to be processed. These resources may be insufficient in the future. is there. Therefore, in order to solve the resource shortage, in recent years, it is considered to reuse the slurry, and further to reuse the processing powder generated from the abrasive grains, the abrasive particles, or the processing object.
- the magnetic particles are combined with abrasive grains and abrasive particles to form aggregates. Therefore, when a conventional magnetic separation device is applied as it is to the slurry-like mixture, the abrasive grains and The abrasive particles are removed from the slurry mixture together with the magnetic particles, and a reusable slurry cannot be obtained.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a processing method and a processing apparatus capable of separating particles from a mixture in which particles formed of a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material are mixed.
- the second particles formed from the magnetic material or the nonmagnetic material are mixed in the fluid medium containing the first particles formed from the magnetic material or the nonmagnetic material.
- the magnetic material includes a ferromagnetic material
- the non-magnetic material includes a paramagnetic material and a diamagnetic material.
- the first particles and the second particles in the mixture are bonded to each other to form an aggregate, and the aggregate is dispersed in the dispersion step.
- the dispersion state of the first particles and the second particles is maintained.
- the magnetic separation step the first particles and the second particles receive magnetic forces having different sizes, so that the first particles and the second particles are separated at different locations in the mixture. Therefore, it becomes possible to remove the other particles from the mixture while leaving either one of the first particles and the second particles in the mixture.
- the first particles or the second particles can be reused. .
- the 2nd processing method of the mixture concerning the present invention is the above-mentioned 1st processing method, Comprising: A vibration is given to the mixture at the dispersion process.
- the bond between the first particles and the second particles is weakened or released, and as a result, the aggregates are loosened and the first particles and the second particles are dispersed in the fluid medium. Will do.
- the 3rd processing method of the mixture which concerns on this invention is the said 2nd processing method, Comprising:
- the said vibration is ultrasonic vibration.
- the aggregates of the first particles and the second particles are easily loosened.
- the 4th processing method of the mixture which concerns on this invention is the said 1st processing method, Comprising: In the said dispersion
- the fifth treatment method of the mixture according to the present invention is the first treatment method, wherein in the dispersion step, the first particle and / or the surface of the second particle is adjusted to adjust the zeta potential. A repulsive force is generated between the particles and the second particles. According to the fifth processing method, since a repulsive force is generated between the first particles and the second particles, the bond between the first particles and the second particles is weakened or released, and as a result, aggregation occurs. The object is loosened and the first particles and the second particles are dispersed in the fluid medium.
- a sixth treatment method of the mixture according to the present invention is the fifth treatment method, wherein the fluid medium is formed of an aqueous medium, and in the dispersion step, a hydrogen ion index (pH) in the mixture is used.
- a hydrogen ion index (pH) in the mixture is used.
- a seventh treatment method of the mixture according to the present invention is the first treatment method described above, wherein the fluid medium is formed of a gas, and in the dispersion step, in the flow path in which the magnetic filter is installed.
- the mixture is allowed to flow, and aggregates in the mixture are captured by the magnetic filter, and a gas is allowed to flow to the magnetic filter.
- a magnetic field is generated in a partial area in the flow path, and a magnetic mesh or a magnetic filament is disposed in a partial area in the flow path where the magnetic field is generated. Etc. shall be included.
- the first particles and the second particles in the gas are bonded to each other by the interaction between the particles and the moisture in the gas to form an aggregate.
- the aggregate is formed.
- the first particles and the second particles are subjected to a magnetic force from the magnetic filter, and the aggregate is trapped by the magnetic filter.
- the aggregate is loosened by the wind pressure of the gas or the moisture in the aggregate is vaporized, and the magnetism received from the magnetic filter among the first particles and the second particles.
- One particle having a large force tends to stay on the surface of the magnetic filter, and the other particle easily separates from the magnetic filter due to the wind pressure of the gas. Therefore, the first particles and the second particles are dispersed in the fluid medium.
- the eighth treatment method of the mixture according to the present invention is the first to seventh treatment methods, wherein the magnetic force applied to the first particles and the second particles in the magnetic separation step is the first.
- Each of the particles and the second particles has a predetermined magnitude relationship with the drag force received from the fluid medium.
- the eighth processing method particles having a magnetic force larger than the drag force remain in a predetermined position in the fluid medium against the drag force by the magnetic force.
- particles having a magnetic force smaller than the drag force are caused to flow from a predetermined position by the drag force. Therefore, the first particle and the second particle can be separated by adjusting the magnitude relationship between the magnetic force and the drag force for each of the first particle and the second particle.
- the ninth treatment method of the mixture according to the present invention is the eighth treatment method, wherein the magnetic force applied to the first particles in the magnetic separation step is greater than the drag force that the first particles receive from the fluid medium.
- the magnetic force applied to the second particle in the magnetic separation step is smaller than the drag force that the second particle receives from the fluid medium.
- the first particles remain at a predetermined position in the fluid medium against the drag force by the magnetic force.
- the second particles flow from a predetermined position by a drag force. Accordingly, the first particles and the second particles are separated from each other.
- a tenth processing method for a mixture according to the present invention is any one of the first to ninth processing methods, wherein a magnetic field is applied to the mixture using a superconducting magnet in the magnetic separation step. .
- a magnetic field is applied to the mixture using a superconducting magnet in the magnetic separation step.
- an external magnetic field extends over a wide range in the mixture. Therefore, compared to a permanent magnet, more first particles or second particles can be used. Large magnetic force can be exerted.
- An eleventh processing method for a mixture according to the present invention is any one of the first to tenth processing methods, wherein a magnetic gradient is generated with respect to a magnetic field in the mixture in the magnetic separation step.
- the magnetic force received by the first particle or the second particle is increased by generating a magnetic gradient with respect to the magnetic field in the mixture. Therefore, a large magnetic force can be applied to the first particles or the second particles having a small particle diameter.
- a twelfth processing method for a mixture according to the present invention is the eleventh processing method, wherein in the magnetic separation step, a magnetic gradient is generated in the magnetic field by disposing a magnetic gradient generating means in the mixture. .
- a thirteenth method of treating a mixture according to the present invention is a method of treating a mixture of first particles formed of a magnetic material or nonmagnetic material and second particles formed of a magnetic material or nonmagnetic material.
- the first particles and the second particles resist the propulsive force.
- a magnetic field application step of applying a magnetic field to the mixture so as to keep any one of the particles in a predetermined position.
- the magnetic material includes a ferromagnetic material
- the non-magnetic material includes a paramagnetic material and a diamagnetic material.
- the first particles and the second particles are bonded to each other to form an aggregate, and the aggregate is given a driving force in the driving force applying step.
- a magnetic field is applied to the mixture, whereby one of the first particles and the second particles tries to stay in place against the driving force.
- the other particle tends to move further from a predetermined position by the driving force.
- the bond between the first particle and the second particle is weakened or released, and as a result, the aggregates are loosened, and one particle remains in place by the magnetic force, while the other particle has a driving force. This further moves from a predetermined position. Therefore, the first particles and the second particles are dispersed in the mixture, and a part of one particle in the mixture is separated from the mixture.
- a fourteenth processing method of a mixture according to the present invention is the thirteenth processing method, wherein, in the driving force application step, a driving force is applied to the mixture using a gas or a liquid flowing in the flow path. Is granted.
- the 15th processing method of the mixture which concerns on this invention is the said 14th processing method, Comprising:
- a magnetic field is applied with respect to the said mixture with the magnetic filter installed in the said flow path.
- the magnetic filter a magnetic field is generated in a partial area in the flow path, and a magnetic mesh or a magnetic filament is disposed in a partial area in the flow path where the magnetic field is generated. Etc. shall be included.
- a sixteenth treatment method of a mixture according to the present invention is the thirteenth treatment method, wherein in the driving force application step, a fluidized bed of the mixture is formed in the flow path to the mixture. Giving propulsion.
- the 17th processing method of the mixture which concerns on this invention is the said 16th processing method, Comprising: In the said magnetic field application process, a magnetic field is applied with respect to the said mixture with the 1 or several magnet installed in the said flow path. Apply.
- the eighteenth processing method for a mixture according to the present invention is any one of the first to seventeenth processing methods, wherein the first particles or the second particles are abrasive particles or abrasive particles.
- a first processing apparatus for a mixture is an apparatus for processing a mixture of first particles formed from a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material and second particles formed from a magnetic material.
- a propulsive force imparting portion that imparts a propulsive force to the mixture so that the mixture flows along, and to keep either one of the first particles and the second particles in a predetermined position against the propulsive force
- a magnetic field applying unit that applies a magnetic field to the mixture.
- the magnetic material includes a ferromagnetic material
- the non-magnetic material includes a paramagnetic material and a diamagnetic material.
- the first particles and the second particles are bonded to each other to form an aggregate, and the propulsive force is applied to the aggregate by the propulsive force applying unit.
- a magnetic field is applied to the mixture by the magnetic field application unit, whereby one of the first particles and the second particles tries to stay in a predetermined position against the driving force.
- the other particle tends to move further from a predetermined position by the driving force.
- the bond between the first particle and the second particle is weakened or released, and as a result, the aggregates are loosened, and one particle remains in place by the magnetic force, while the other particle has a driving force. This further moves from a predetermined position. Therefore, the first particles and the second particles are dispersed in the mixture, and a part of one particle in the mixture is separated from the mixture.
- the second processing apparatus of the mixture according to the present invention is the first processing apparatus, wherein the propulsion force imparting portion flows the gas or liquid by flowing the gas or liquid into the flow path. Utilizing this, a driving force is imparted to the mixture.
- the 3rd processing apparatus of the mixture which concerns on this invention is said 2nd processing apparatus, Comprising:
- the said magnetic field application part is comprised by the magnetic filter installed in the said flow path.
- a magnetic field is generated in a partial area in the flow path, and a magnetic mesh or a magnetic filament is disposed in a partial area in the flow path where the magnetic field is generated.
- Etc. shall be included.
- a fourth processing apparatus for a mixture according to the present invention is the first processing apparatus, wherein the propulsion force imparting unit forms a fluidized bed of the mixture in the flow path to thereby apply the mixture to the mixture. Providing a driving force.
- a fifth processing apparatus for a mixture according to the present invention is the fourth processing apparatus, wherein the magnetic field application unit is configured by one or a plurality of magnets installed in the flow path.
- the particles can be separated from the mixture in which particles formed from a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material are mixed.
- FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view showing a processing apparatus used in the processing method for a mixture according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining a method for treating a mixture by the treatment apparatus.
- FIG. 3 is a graph showing the relationship between the number of treatments and the magnetic balance value when the treatment method is applied to an example of a slurry mixture.
- FIG. 4 is a view showing an observation image when the slurry-like mixture before treatment is observed with a microscope.
- FIG. 5 is a view showing an observation image when the slurry mixture after treatment is observed with a microscope.
- FIG. 6 is a graph showing the relationship between the number of treatments and the magnetic balance value when the above treatment method is applied to another example of a slurry mixture.
- FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view showing a processing apparatus used in the processing method for a mixture according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining a
- FIG. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a processing apparatus used in the mixture processing method according to the second modification.
- FIG. 8 is a graph showing the relationship between the number of treatments and the magnetic balance value when the above treatment method is applied to the slurry mixture.
- FIG. 9 is a view showing an observation image when the slurry mixture after treatment is observed with a microscope.
- FIG. 10 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a processing apparatus used in the mixture processing method according to the third modification.
- FIG. 11 is a graph showing the relationship between the number of treatments and the magnetic balance value when the treatment method is applied to a slurry mixture.
- FIG. 12 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a processing apparatus used in the mixture processing method according to Modification 4.
- FIG. 13 is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining a method for treating a mixture by the treatment apparatus.
- FIG. 14 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a processing apparatus used in the mixture processing method according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining a dispersion process of the mixture processing by the processing apparatus.
- FIG. 16 is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining the magnetic separation process of the mixture processing by the processing apparatus.
- FIG. 17 is a graph showing the relationship between the number of treatments and the magnetic balance value when the treatment method is applied to a slurry mixture.
- FIG. 18 is a view showing an observation image when the slurry mixture after treatment is observed with a microscope.
- FIG. 19 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a processing apparatus used in the mixture processing method according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 20 is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining the method for treating a mixture by the treatment apparatus.
- FIG. 21 is a graph showing the relationship between the number of treatments and the magnetic balance value when the above treatment method is applied to the slurry mixture.
- FIG. 22 is a view showing an observation image when the slurry mixture after treatment is observed with a microscope.
- FIG. 23 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a processing apparatus used in the mixture processing method according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 24 is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining a method of treating a mixture by the treatment apparatus.
- FIG. 20 is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining the method for treating a mixture by the treatment apparatus.
- FIG. 21 is a graph showing the relationship between the number of treatments and the magnetic balance value when the above treatment method is applied to the slurry mixture.
- FIG. 25 is a graph showing the relationship between the number of treatments and the magnetic balance value when the above treatment method is applied to the slurry mixture.
- FIG. 26 is a view showing an observation image when the slurry mixture after treatment is observed with a microscope.
- FIG. 27 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a processing apparatus used in a mixture processing method according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 28 is a view showing an observation image when the slurry mixture after treatment is observed with a microscope.
- FIG. 29 is a view showing an observation image when the slurry-like mixture before treatment is observed with a microscope.
- FIG. 30 is a view showing an observation image when the slurry-like mixture after the dispersion treatment is observed with a microscope.
- FIG. 31 is a view showing an observation image when the slurry mixture after the treatment is observed with a microscope.
- FIG. 32 is a view showing an observation image when the slurry-like mixture before treatment is observed with a microscope.
- FIG. 33 is a view showing an observation image when the slurry-like mixture after the dispersion treatment is observed with a microscope.
- FIG. 34 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a processing apparatus used in the mixture processing method according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the relationship between processing conditions and the separation rate of magnetic particles.
- FIG. 36 is a top view showing a processing apparatus used for the mixture processing method according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 37 is a sectional view taken along the line CC shown in FIG. FIG.
- FIG. 38 is a cross-sectional view showing an experimental apparatus used in a mixture processing experiment described in Modification 5 of the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 39 is a vertical sectional view showing a modification of the processing apparatus used in the mixture processing method according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 40 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a modification of the processing apparatus used in the mixture processing method according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 41 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing another modification of the processing apparatus used in the mixture processing method according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- the second particles formed from a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material are mixed in a fluid medium containing the first particles formed from a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material.
- This method can be applied to a slurry mixture S in which magnetic particles are mixed in a slurry in which non-magnetic particles are suspended in a liquid (fluid medium).
- the magnetic material includes a ferromagnetic material
- the non-magnetic material includes a paramagnetic material and a diamagnetic material.
- the non-magnetic particles suspended in the slurry are, for example, processed powders produced by processing particles such as diamond and silicon carbide, and non-magnetic materials such as semiconductors, and the slurry mixture S is generated as follows. Is done.
- a slurry in which diamond particles are suspended as abrasive particles in a viscous liquid such as viscous alcohol or oil is used.
- the processing powder generated from the semiconductor but also iron powder or stainless steel powder (magnetic particles) generated by the wear of the surface plate are mixed in the slurry, and thereby the slurry mixture S will be generated.
- the surface plate is made of stainless steel, the stainless steel powder generated by wear or strong processing becomes magnetic particles by martensitic transformation.
- the diameter of diamond particles, which are abrasive particles is about 1 ⁇ m, the processed powder, iron powder or stainless steel powder has a submicron size.
- a slurry in which silicon carbide is suspended as abrasive grains in a viscous liquid such as viscous alcohol or oil is used.
- a viscous liquid such as viscous alcohol or oil
- the processing apparatus of a mixture is implemented using the processing apparatus (1) shown in FIG.
- the processing device (1) includes an ultrasonic generator (11), a permanent magnet (12), and an elevator (13).
- the ultrasonic generator (11) includes a vibration part (111) that generates ultrasonic waves and a water tank (112) in which the vibration part (111) is arranged on the bottom surface.
- the water tank (112) is filled with water to a predetermined height, and the container P containing the slurry-like mixture S is immersed in the water in the water tank (112).
- the ultrasonic vibration generated in the vibration part (111) is transmitted to the slurry-like mixture S in the container P through water.
- the elevator (13) is composed of a movable part (131) capable of reciprocating up and down, and a support base (132) that supports the movable part (131), and the permanent magnet (12) is composed of a movable part ( 131) is installed at the tip of a rod-like member (121) suspended downward.
- the permanent magnet (12) can be a permanent magnet having various magnetic flux densities.
- the movable part (131) of the elevator (13) is lowered as shown in FIG.
- the permanent magnet (12) can be immersed in the slurry mixture S in the container P.
- the permanent magnet (12) can be taken out from the slurry mixture S in the container P by raising the movable part (131) of the elevator (13) as shown in FIG.
- ultrasonic waves are generated by the ultrasonic generator (11), and ultrasonic vibration is applied to the slurry mixture S. Due to this ultrasonic vibration, the agglomerates of non-magnetic particles and magnetic particles present in the slurry-like mixture S vibrate vigorously, so that the bond between the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles is weakened or released. As a result, the aggregate is loosened and the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles are dispersed in the slurry mixture S. While the ultrasonic waves are generated by the ultrasonic generator (11), the dispersion state of the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles is maintained.
- the movable part (131) of the elevator (13) is lowered as shown in FIG. Then, the permanent magnet (12) is immersed in the slurry mixture S in the container P. At this time, ultrasonic vibration is continuously applied to the slurry mixture S by the ultrasonic generator (11). Thus, a magnetic field is applied to the slurry mixture S by the permanent magnet (12) while ultrasonic vibration is applied by the ultrasonic generator (11).
- the magnetic force Fm is generally represented by a three-dimensional vector, and when the magnetic particles are spherical (radius b), the magnetic force Fm is represented by Equation (1).
- the symbol with the arrow pointing to the right means that it is a vector
- the symbol M represents the magnetization of the magnetic particles
- the symbol H represents the external magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet (12).
- ⁇ in equation (1) is a vector operator.
- the magnetic force Fm is represented by the formula (2). Since the magnetic particles generate a larger magnetization with respect to the external magnetic field H than the non-magnetic particles, the magnetic particles receive a larger magnetic force Fm than the non-magnetic particles according to the equation (2). . Therefore, the magnetic particles are more likely to be attracted to the permanent magnet (12) than the non-magnetic particles.
- the magnetic particles and the non-magnetic particles each receive a drag force Fd from the liquid that is the fluid medium.
- the drag force Fd is generally represented by the formula (3).
- reference numeral C D represents the drag coefficient
- the sign ⁇ represents the density of the liquid
- numeral Vf represents the speed of the liquid
- reference numeral S denotes the reference area of the particle.
- the drag coefficient C D is the amount that varies with Reynolds number.
- the reference area S the projected area of the particles on a plane perpendicular to the liquid flow direction is used.
- a spherical particle (radius b), and when the value of the Reynolds number C D is smaller than 10, the drag force Fd, can be represented by the formula (4).
- the symbol ⁇ represents the viscosity coefficient of the liquid
- the symbol Vp represents the velocity of the magnetic particles.
- particles in a liquid receive gravity and diffusive force, but gravity and diffusive force can usually be ignored.
- the particle diameter of the particle is small and the particle gravity is sufficiently smaller than the drag force Fd that the particle receives in the liquid, the particle gravity can be ignored.
- the particle diameter of the particles is moderately small, not only the gravity but also the diffusing force of the particles can be ignored.
- the diffusing power of the particles cannot be ignored.
- the magnetic particles whose magnetic force Fm is larger than the drag force Fd are attracted toward the permanent magnet (12). And adsorbed on the surface of the permanent magnet (12). As a result, the magnetic particles in the slurry mixture S are separated into one place in the slurry mixture S.
- the movable part (131) of the elevator (13) is raised, and the permanent magnet (12) is taken out from the slurry-like mixture S in the container P.
- the magnetic particles are removed from the slurry mixture S.
- most of the non-magnetic particles remain in the slurry mixture S. Therefore, according to the processing method described above, the magnetic particles can be separated and removed from the slurry mixture S while most of the non-magnetic particles remain in the slurry mixture S.
- Example 1 ⁇ Experiment method> As a test object, a slurry mixture S in which diamond particles, semiconductor processing powder, and iron powder (magnetic particles) are suspended in viscous alcohol was used.
- This slurry-like mixture S is produced when a surface of a semiconductor such as gallium nitride is polished with an iron surface plate using a slurry in which diamond particles are suspended in viscous alcohol. .
- the ultrasonic generator (11) was 55 W, and the frequency of the generated ultrasonic wave was 40 kHz.
- the permanent magnet (12) a neodymium magnet having a maximum magnetic flux density on the surface of about 0.3T was used.
- ultrasonic vibration was applied to the slurry mixture S in the container P by the ultrasonic generator (11) to disperse the nonmagnetic particles and the magnetic particles in the slurry mixture S.
- the permanent magnet (12) was immersed in the slurry-like mixture S in the container P for 30 seconds while applying ultrasonic vibration to the slurry-like mixture S. Then, the permanent magnet (12) was taken out from the slurry mixture S.
- FIG. 3 is a graph showing the result.
- the measured value (magnetic balance value) by the magnetic balance is represented by the output voltage of the magnetic balance.
- the amount of iron powder is proportional to the output voltage. The smaller the output voltage, the smaller the amount of iron powder.
- the relationship between the output voltage and the amount of iron powder is the same in the following.
- FIG. 4 shows an observation image after centrifugation of the slurry mixture S before separation / removal of the magnetic particles
- FIG. 5 shows the slurry mixture S after separation / removal of the magnetic particles. An observation image after centrifugation is shown.
- the iron powder can be removed from the slurry mixture S while leaving the diamond particles in the slurry mixture S by using the treatment method according to this embodiment.
- Example 2 ⁇ Experiment method> As a test object, a slurry mixture S in which silicon carbide particles, semiconductor processing powder, and iron powder (magnetic particles) are suspended in viscous alcohol was used. This slurry-like mixture S is produced when a semiconductor in which silicon carbide particles are suspended in a viscous alcohol is cut with an iron wire saw on a semiconductor such as silicon.
- the slurry-like mixture S is repeatedly subjected to the same treatment five times under the same conditions as those in Experiment 1, and the amount of iron powder (magnetic particles) contained in the slurry-like mixture S is measured each time the treatment is performed. It was measured by.
- FIG. 6 is a graph showing the result.
- Modification 1 In the above processing method, when the dispersion state of the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles is maintained even after the application of ultrasonic vibration to the slurry mixture S is stopped, the application of ultrasonic waves is stopped. A magnetic field may be applied. In the processing method according to this modification, similarly to the processing method described above, the magnetic particles can be separated and removed from the slurry mixture S while the nonmagnetic particles remain in the slurry mixture S.
- the inventor of the present application conducts an experiment to separate and remove the magnetic particles using the above processing method, and removes the magnetic particles from the slurry mixture S while leaving the nonmagnetic particles in the slurry mixture S. I confirmed that I can do it.
- a slurry mixture S in which diamond particles, semiconductor processing powder, and iron powder (magnetic particles) are suspended in a viscous alcohol was used as an experimental object.
- FIG. 9 shows an observation image obtained by microscopic observation.
- the iron powder contained in an amount corresponding to about 1.4 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 4 V before the processing by only performing the above-described processing once is about 0.2 ⁇ 10 4. It can be seen that the voltage decreases to an amount corresponding to ⁇ 4V. Therefore, it can be seen that for the slurry mixture S used in this experiment, most of the iron powder is removed from the slurry mixture S only by performing the process according to this modification once.
- the permanent magnets (12) are immersed in the slurry-like mixture S in the container P, so that the dispersed magnetic particles receive the magnetic force Fm from the permanent magnets (12) and become slurry. It will be separated into one place in the mixture S.
- the inventor of the present application conducts an experiment to separate and remove the magnetic particles using the above processing method, and removes the magnetic particles from the slurry mixture S while leaving the nonmagnetic particles in the slurry mixture S. I confirmed that I can do it.
- a slurry mixture S in which diamond particles, semiconductor processing powder, and iron powder (magnetic particles) are suspended in a viscous alcohol was used as an experimental object.
- the iron powder contained in an amount corresponding to about 1.4 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 4 V before the processing is about 0.1 ⁇ 10 4 by performing the above-described processing only once. It can be seen that the voltage decreases to an amount corresponding to ⁇ 4V. Therefore, it can be seen that for the slurry mixture S used in this experiment, most of the iron powder is removed from the slurry mixture S only by performing the process according to this modification once.
- a magnetic field is applied to the slurry mixture S using the permanent magnet (12).
- a magnetic field can be applied to the slurry mixture S using a superconducting magnet.
- the processing apparatus (3) shown in FIG. 12 is used for the processing of the slurry mixture S.
- the processing apparatus (3) shown in FIG. 12 includes an ultrasonic generator (31), a superconducting magnet (32), a filament (33), and an elevator (34).
- the ultrasonic generator (31) transmits the ultrasonic vibration from the vibration generator (311), the vibration table (312), and the vibration generator (311) that generates ultrasonic vibrations to the vibration table (312).
- the container P containing the slurry-like mixture S is installed on the upper surface of the vibration table (312).
- the ultrasonic vibration generated in the vibration generating unit (311) is transmitted to the slurry-like mixture S in the container P through the transmission member (313) and the vibration table (312).
- the superconducting magnet (32) is disposed so as to be close to or in contact with the side wall of the container P installed on the upper surface of the vibration table (312). Therefore, a magnetic field is applied to the slurry mixture S in the container P from the side by the superconducting magnet (32).
- the magnitude of the external magnetic field H generated by the superconducting magnet (32) is preferably not less than a saturation magnetic field at which the magnetization of the magnetic particles is saturated.
- the external magnetic field H having a magnitude equal to or greater than the saturation magnetic field is generated by the superconducting magnet (32)
- the external magnetic field H extends over a wide range in the slurry mixture S, so that the permanent magnet (12) described above is applied.
- a magnetic force Fm larger than the drag force Fd reaches a larger number of magnetic particles.
- the elevator (34) is composed of a movable part (341) capable of reciprocating up and down, and a support base (342) that supports the movable part (341), and the filament (33) is composed of a movable part. It is installed at the tip of a rod-like member (331) suspended downward from (341).
- the filament (33) is made of a magnetic material.
- the filament (33) is immersed in the slurry mixture S in the container P by lowering the movable part (341) of the elevator (34). I can do it.
- the filament (33) can be taken out from the slurry mixture S in the container P by raising the movable part (341) of the elevator (34).
- the filament (33) By immersing the filament (33) in the slurry mixture S as shown in FIG. 13, the filament (33) is placed in the magnetic field applied to the slurry mixture S by the superconducting magnet (32).
- a magnetic filter is configured.
- a magnetic gradient is generated in the magnetic field in the slurry mixture S.
- the magnetic force Fm exerted on the magnetic particles is also increased (see formula (2)). Therefore, a magnetic force Fm larger than the drag force Fd is easily exerted even on magnetic particles having a small particle diameter (radius b).
- a method for treating the slurry mixture S using the treatment apparatus (3) will be described.
- the container P containing the slurry-like mixture S is placed on the upper surface of the vibration table (312) of the ultrasonic generator (31).
- the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles in the slurry mixture S are bonded to each other to form an aggregate.
- ultrasonic waves are generated by the ultrasonic generator (31), and ultrasonic vibration is applied to the slurry mixture S. Due to this ultrasonic vibration, the agglomerates of non-magnetic particles and magnetic particles present in the slurry-like mixture S vibrate vigorously, so that the bond between the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles is weakened or released. As a result, the aggregate is loosened and the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles are dispersed in the slurry mixture S. While the ultrasonic waves are generated by the ultrasonic generator (31), the dispersion state of the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles is maintained.
- the movable part (341) of the elevator (34) is lowered as shown in FIG.
- the filament (33) is immersed in the slurry mixture S in the container P.
- a magnetic field is applied to the slurry mixture S by the superconducting magnet (32).
- ultrasonic vibration is continuously applied to the slurry mixture S by the ultrasonic generator (31).
- a magnetic field is applied to the slurry mixture S by the superconducting magnet (32) while the ultrasonic vibration is applied to the slurry mixture S by the ultrasonic generator (31).
- the magnetic force Fm is applied to many magnetic particles including magnetic particles having a magnetic field over a wide range in the slurry mixture S and thus having a small radius b. Will reach. Therefore, more magnetic particles are adsorbed on the surface of the filament (33) as compared with the method of processing the slurry mixture S using the processing apparatus (1) (FIG. 1). The particles are separated into one place in the slurry mixture S.
- the magnetic field of the superconducting magnet (32) is weakened.
- the movable part (341) of the elevator (34) is raised, and the filament (33) is taken out from the slurry mixture S in the container P.
- many magnetic particles are removed from the slurry mixture S.
- most of the non-magnetic particles remain in the slurry mixture S. Therefore, according to the processing method according to the present modification, many magnetic particles can be removed from the slurry mixture S while most of the non-magnetic particles remain in the slurry mixture S.
- a magnetic gradient is generated with respect to the magnetic field in the slurry mixture S using the filament (33).
- the superconducting magnet (32) is used without using the filament (33).
- the magnetic force Fm may be exerted on the magnetic particles using only the external magnetic field H generated by). Even in this case, it is possible to separate and remove many magnetic particles in the slurry mixture S.
- the filament (33) as described above, it is possible to remove magnetic particles having a small particle diameter.
- the magnetic gradient was generated with respect to the magnetic field in the slurry-like mixture S using the filament (33), it replaced with the filament (33) and other magnetic gradient generation
- production means was used. It may be adopted.
- the processing method according to the first embodiment described above is not limited to the slurry-like mixture S in which non-magnetic particles and magnetic particles are suspended in a liquid (fluid medium), and two types of non-magnetic particles or magnetic
- the present invention can also be applied to a mixture in which body particles are suspended in a liquid. That is, the treatment method can be applied to a mixture in which first particles and second particles formed from a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material are suspended in a liquid (fluid medium).
- the first particles are: Upon receiving the magnetic force Fm1 represented by the formula (5), the second particles receive the magnetic force Fm2 represented by the formula (6).
- the first particles were spherical with a radius b1
- the second particles were spherical with a radius b2.
- the magnetizations of the first and second particles are represented by symbols M1 and M2, respectively.
- the first particles in the mixture receive the drag force Fd1 represented by the formula (7)
- the second particles in the mixture receive the drag force Fd2 represented by the formula (8).
- the velocities of the first and second particles are represented by symbols Vp1 and Vp2, respectively.
- the first particles and the second particles can be separated by adjusting the magnitude relationship between the magnetic forces Fm1, Fm2 and the drag forces Fd1, Fd2.
- first particles and the second particles are the same type of particles (magnetic particles or non-magnetic particles) and the volumes of both particles are different from each other will be described.
- the magnetic force Fm1 received by the first particle is made larger than the drag force Fd1
- the magnetic force Fm2 received by the second particle is changed to the drag force Fd2.
- the first particles remain at a predetermined position in the mixture (such as the surface of the permanent magnet) against the drag force Fd1 by receiving the magnetic force Fm1, and the second particles receive from the liquid (fluid medium). It is caused to flow from the predetermined position by the drag force Fd2. Accordingly, the first particles and the second particles are separated.
- the first particles are separated into a predetermined position (the surface of the permanent magnet, etc.) in the mixture against the drag force Fd1 by receiving the magnetic force Fm1, and the second particles are separated from the liquid (fluid medium).
- the drag force Fd2 is applied to flow from the predetermined position. Accordingly, the first particles and the second particles are separated.
- the first particle and the second particle are the same type of particles (magnetic particles or non-magnetic particles) having the same magnetization and the volumes of the two particles are different from each other, the external magnetic field H in the mixture
- a large magnetic force acts on the particle having a larger volume even at a position where the external magnetic field H or the magnetic gradient is small.
- a large magnetic force works only at a position where is large. Therefore, the first particles and the second particles are separated at different positions.
- the first particle and the second particle are the same type or different types of particles having different magnetizations (for example, two paramagnetic particles having different magnetizations, two magnetic particles having different magnetizations, paramagnetic particles and magnetic particles). , Paramagnetic particles, diamagnetic particles, etc.), and the volume of both particles is equal to each other, the difference between the magnetization M1 of the first particles and the magnetization M2 of the second particles is used to The particles and the second particles can be separated.
- both the first particles and the second particles are magnetic particles
- the magnetization of the first and second particles is saturated when the magnetic field becomes a predetermined value or more. Therefore, when the magnetizations of the first and second particles are saturated, the first particle and the second particle are separated using the difference between the saturation magnetization of the first particle and the saturation magnetization of the second particle. To do.
- the magnetic field and magnetic gradient should be adjusted according to the volume and magnetization of these particles. As a result, it is possible to separate a plurality of types of magnetic particles and non-magnetic particles.
- Example method> As an experimental apparatus, as shown in FIG. 38, an apparatus including a flow path (161) through which the slurry-like mixture S flows, a superconducting magnet (162), and a magnetic filter (163) was used.
- a part of the flow path (161) is interposed between the superconducting magnets (162), and in the flow path (161) at a position between the superconducting magnets (162).
- a magnetic filter is disposed on the surface.
- the experimental apparatus further includes a dispersing means for dispersing the slurry mixture S flowing in the flow path (161), for example, an ultrasonic generator. 161), the slurry-like mixture S subjected to the dispersion treatment flows.
- a first particle which is a stainless powder produced by the atomization method and the entire particle is sufficiently martensitic transformed, and a stainless powder produced by the atomization method and the particle is partially martensitic transformed.
- the slurry mixture S in which the second particles were suspended in polyvinyl alcohol having a viscosity of about 1 Pa ⁇ s was used.
- both the first particles and the second particles have a particle size of about 30 ⁇ m.
- the first particles have a saturation magnetization per unit mass of about 70 to 80 A ⁇ m 2 / kg, and the second particles have a saturation magnetization per unit mass of about 10 A ⁇ m 2 / kg.
- a mesh having a wire diameter of about 0.3 mm was used as the magnetic filter (163). Further, the slurry mixture S was subjected to a dispersion treatment and a superconducting magnet (162) generated a magnetic field of about 2T, and the slurry mixture S was allowed to flow through the flow path (161) at a flow rate of 3 mm / s. Then, the treated slurry mixture S discharged from the flow path (161) is collected, the amount of the first particles and the second particles contained therein is measured by a magnetic balance, and the untreated slurry mixture S is collected. The weight ratio (separation rate) of the first particles and the second particles contained in the slurry mixture S after the treatment with respect to the first particles and the second particles contained in the particles was determined.
- the separation rate of the first particles was 0 to 5%, and the separation rate of the second particles was 98 to 100%.
- the reason why the separation rate of the first particles is remarkably small is that when the first particles and the second particles pass through the magnetic field generated by the superconducting magnet 162, the first particles having a large saturation magnetization have a large magnetic force. It is considered that the first particles were captured by the superconducting magnet (162).
- the reason why the separation rate of the second particles is remarkably large is that only a small magnetic force acts on the second particles having a small saturation magnetization, so that most of the second particles pass through the magnetic field generated by the superconducting magnet (162). It is considered that the fluid passed through the channel (161).
- both the first particle and the second particle are magnetic particles
- the difference between the saturation magnetization of the first particle and the saturation magnetization of the second particle is utilized to obtain the first particle and the second particle. It was confirmed that can be separated.
- the second particles formed from the magnetic material or the non-magnetic material are mixed in the fluid medium containing the first particles formed from the magnetic material or the non-magnetic material.
- This method can be applied to a slurry mixture S in which magnetic particles are mixed in a slurry in which non-magnetic particles are suspended in a liquid (fluid medium).
- the magnetic material includes a ferromagnetic material
- the non-magnetic material includes a paramagnetic material and a diamagnetic material.
- the processing method concerning this embodiment is implemented using the processing apparatus (2) shown in FIG.
- the processing device (2) includes a stirring device (21), a permanent magnet (22), and an elevator (23).
- the elevator (23) includes two movable parts (231) and (232) that can reciprocate up and down, and a support base (233) that supports both movable parts (231) and (232). .
- the stirring device (21) includes a stirring blade (211) and a motor (212) that rotates the stirring blade (211), and the stirring device (21) directs the stirring blade (211) downward. Installed on the movable part (231) of the elevator (23).
- the stirring blade (211) of the stirring device (2) can be immersed in the slurry-like mixture S in the container P.
- the stirring blade (211) of the stirring device (21) can be taken out from the slurry mixture S in the container P by raising the movable part (231) of the elevator (23) as shown in FIG.
- the permanent magnet (22) is installed at the tip of a rod-like member (221) suspended downward from the movable part (232) of the elevator (23).
- the permanent magnet (22) can be a permanent magnet having various magnetic flux densities.
- the permanent magnet (22) can be immersed in the slurry mixture S in the container P.
- the permanent magnet (22) can be taken out from the slurry mixture S in the container P by raising the movable part (232) of the elevator (23) as shown in FIG.
- the movable part (231) of the elevator (23) is lowered, and the stirring blade (211) of the stirring device (21) is immersed in the slurry mixture S in the container P.
- the motor (212) of the stirring device (2) is driven to rotate the stirring blade (211).
- the slurry-like mixture S is stirred by the stirring blade (211)
- the bond between the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles is weakened or released, and as a result, the aggregates are loosened and non-bonded.
- the magnetic particles and the magnetic particles are dispersed in the slurry mixture S. While the slurry mixture S is being stirred by the stirring device (2), the dispersion state of the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles is maintained.
- the stirring device (21) After the non-magnetic particles and magnetic particles are dispersed in the slurry mixture S by the stirring device (21), the movable part (232) of the elevator (23) is lowered as shown in FIG. (22) is immersed in the slurry-like mixture S in the container P. At this time, the slurry-like mixture S is continuously stirred by the stirring device (21). Thus, a magnetic field is applied to the slurry mixture S by the permanent magnet 22 while the slurry mixture S is stirred by the stirring device (21).
- the magnetic particles in the slurry mixture S are attracted to the surface of the permanent magnet (22) by receiving the magnetic force Fm from the permanent magnet (22). As a result, the magnetic particles are separated into one place in the slurry mixture S.
- the movable part (232) of the elevator (23) is raised, and the permanent magnet (22) is taken out from the slurry mixture S in the container P.
- the magnetic particles are removed from the slurry mixture S.
- most of the non-magnetic particles remain in the slurry mixture S. Therefore, according to the processing method described above, the magnetic particles can be removed from the slurry mixture S while most of the non-magnetic particles remain in the slurry mixture S.
- a slurry mixture S in which diamond particles, semiconductor processing powder, and iron powder (magnetic particles) are suspended in viscous alcohol was used.
- 300 ml of the slurry mixture S was poured into the container P.
- the rotation speed of the stirring blade (211) of the stirring device (21) was 500 rpm.
- the permanent magnet (22) a neodymium magnet having a maximum magnetic flux density on the surface of about 0.3T was used.
- the slurry mixture S in the container P was stirred by the stirring device (21), and the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles were dispersed in the slurry mixture S. Thereafter, while stirring the slurry mixture S, the permanent magnet (22) was immersed in the slurry mixture S in the container P for 30 seconds. Then, the permanent magnet (22) was taken out from the slurry mixture S.
- FIG. 17 shows the result as a graph A.
- a graph B (FIG. 3), which is a result of a processing experiment performed using the processing method according to the first embodiment, is also shown for comparison.
- the processed slurry mixture S (repeated / removed iron powder 5 times) is subjected to centrifugal separation for 15 minutes at a rotation speed of 1500 rpm, and semiconductor processed powder is obtained from the slurry mixture S. Separated and removed. And the microscopic observation was performed with respect to the slurry-like mixture S from which the processing powder of the semiconductor was removed.
- FIG. 18 shows an observation image obtained by microscopic observation.
- the magnetic field may be applied after the stirring is stopped. Good.
- a magnetic field may be applied to the slurry mixture S using a superconducting magnet instead of the permanent magnet (22).
- the processing method according to this embodiment is a slurry mixture in which nonmagnetic particles and magnetic particles are suspended in a liquid (fluid medium).
- the present invention is not limited to S, and can be applied to a mixture in which first particles and second particles formed from a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material are suspended in a liquid (fluid medium).
- the second particles formed from the magnetic material or the nonmagnetic material are mixed in the fluid medium containing the first particles formed from the magnetic material or the nonmagnetic material.
- This method can be applied to a slurry mixture S in which magnetic particles are mixed in a slurry in which non-magnetic particles are suspended in a liquid (fluid medium).
- the magnetic material includes a ferromagnetic material
- the non-magnetic material includes a paramagnetic material and a diamagnetic material.
- the processing apparatus of a mixture is implemented using the processing apparatus (4) shown in FIG.
- the processing device (4) includes a bubble generating device (41), a permanent magnet (42), and an elevator (43).
- the bubble generating device (41) includes a tube (411) having a plurality of ventilation holes formed at the tip thereof, and a pump (412) that sends air into the tube (411) and pushes out air from the ventilation holes. It is configured.
- the distal end portion of the tube (411) of the bubble generating device (41) is disposed in the container P, and the slurry mixture S in the container P is inside by the air pushed out from the vent hole formed in the distal end portion. Bubbles B are generated.
- the elevator (43) includes a movable part (431) that can reciprocate up and down, and a support base (432) that supports the movable part (431), and the permanent magnet (42) includes a movable part ( 431) is installed at the tip of a rod-like member (421) suspended downward.
- the permanent magnet (42) can be a permanent magnet having various magnetic flux densities.
- the movable part (431) of the elevator (43) is lowered as shown in FIG.
- the permanent magnet (42) can be immersed in the slurry mixture S in the container P.
- the permanent magnet (42) can be taken out from the slurry-like mixture S in the container P by raising the movable part (431) of the elevator (43) as shown in FIG.
- bubbles B are generated in the slurry mixture S as shown in FIG.
- the generated bubbles B cause the agglomerates of the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles present in the slurry mixture S to be shaken, so that the bond between the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles is weakened or released, As a result, the aggregates are loosened and the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles are dispersed in the slurry mixture S.
- the bubbles B are generated by the bubble generating device (41), the dispersion state of the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles is maintained.
- the movable part (431) of the elevator (43) is lowered as shown in FIG.
- the magnet (42) is immersed in the slurry mixture S in the container P.
- bubbles B are continuously generated in the slurry-like mixture S by the bubble generator (41).
- the magnetic particles in the slurry mixture S are attracted to the surface of the permanent magnet (42) by receiving the magnetic force Fm of the permanent magnet (42). As a result, the magnetic particles are separated into one place in the slurry mixture S.
- the movable part (431) of the elevator (43) is raised, and the permanent magnet (42) is taken out from the slurry-like mixture S in the container P.
- the magnetic particles are removed from the slurry mixture S.
- most of the non-magnetic particles remain in the slurry mixture S. Therefore, according to the processing method described above, the magnetic particles can be removed from the slurry mixture S while most of the non-magnetic particles remain in the slurry mixture S.
- a test object As a test object, a slurry mixture S in which diamond particles, semiconductor processing powder, and iron powder (magnetic particles) are suspended in viscous alcohol was used. In this experiment, 600 ml of the slurry mixture S was poured into the container P. As the permanent magnet (42), a neodymium magnet having a maximum magnetic flux density on the surface of about 0.3T was used.
- bubbles B were generated in the slurry mixture S by the bubble generator (41), and the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles were dispersed in the slurry mixture S.
- the permanent magnet (42) was immersed in the slurry-like mixture S in the container P for 30 seconds while generating the bubbles B in the slurry-like mixture S. Then, the permanent magnet (42) was taken out from the slurry mixture S.
- FIG. 21 shows the result.
- the processed slurry mixture S (repeated / removed iron powder three times) is subjected to centrifugation at 1500 rpm for 15 minutes to remove the semiconductor processing powder from the slurry mixture S. Separated and removed. And the microscopic observation was performed with respect to the slurry-like mixture S from which the processing powder of the semiconductor was removed.
- FIG. 22 shows an observation image obtained by microscopic observation.
- a magnetic field may be applied to the slurry mixture S using a superconducting magnet instead of the permanent magnet (42).
- the processing method according to this embodiment is a slurry mixture in which nonmagnetic particles and magnetic particles are suspended in a liquid (fluid medium).
- the present invention is not limited to S, and can be applied to a mixture in which first particles and second particles formed from a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material are suspended in a liquid (fluid medium).
- the second particles formed from the magnetic material or the nonmagnetic material are mixed in the fluid medium containing the first particles formed from the magnetic material or the nonmagnetic material.
- This method can be applied to a slurry mixture S in which magnetic particles are mixed in a slurry in which non-magnetic particles are suspended in a liquid (fluid medium).
- the magnetic material includes a ferromagnetic material
- the non-magnetic material includes a paramagnetic material and a diamagnetic material.
- the processing method concerning this embodiment is implemented using the processing apparatus (5) shown in FIG.
- the processing device (5) includes a motor (51), a permanent magnet (52), and an elevator (53).
- the elevator (53) is composed of a movable part (531) that can reciprocate up and down, and a support base (532) that supports the movable part (531), and the motor (51) is a movable part (531). Is installed.
- the rotating shaft of the motor (51) is connected to a rod-like member (521) suspended downward, and the permanent magnet (52) is installed at the tip of the rod-like member (521). Accordingly, when the motor (51) rotates, the permanent magnet (52) rotates.
- the permanent magnet (52) can be a permanent magnet having various magnetic flux densities.
- the movable part (531) of the elevator (53) is lowered as shown in FIG.
- the permanent magnet (52) can be immersed in the slurry mixture S in the container P.
- the permanent magnet (52) can be taken out from the slurry mixture S in the container P by raising the movable part (531) of the elevator (53) as shown in FIG.
- the permanent magnet (52) is rotated by driving the motor (51). Then, as shown in FIG. 24, while rotating the permanent magnet (52), the movable part (531) of the elevator (53) is lowered to immerse the permanent magnet (52) in the slurry mixture S in the container P.
- the magnetic particles and the non-magnetic particles in the slurry-like mixture S each receive a magnetic force Fm having a different size from the permanent magnet (52), Aggregates are attracted to the surface of the permanent magnet (52) by the magnetic force.
- the agglomerates adsorbed on the surface of the permanent magnet (52) also rotate, whereby a shear force between the liquid (fluid medium) acts on the agglomerates. It will be. Since the magnetic particles in the aggregate receive a large magnetic force Fm from the permanent magnet (52), they are easily adsorbed to the permanent magnet (52), and therefore remain on the surface of the permanent magnet (52) against the shearing force. I will try. On the other hand, the non-magnetic particles in the agglomerates have a very small magnetic force Fm received from the permanent magnet (52), and are therefore difficult to be attracted to the permanent magnet (73). It will be shaken off. Therefore, the aggregates in the mixed powder M are loosened on the surface of the permanent magnet (52), and the magnetic particles are separated on the surface of the permanent magnet (52) in the slurry mixture S.
- the rotation of the motor (51) is stopped.
- the movable part (531) of the elevator (53) is raised, and the permanent magnet (52) is taken out from the slurry mixture S in the container P.
- the magnetic particles are removed from the slurry mixture S.
- most of the non-magnetic particles remain in the slurry mixture S. Therefore, according to the processing method described above, the magnetic particles can be removed from the slurry mixture S while most of the non-magnetic particles remain in the slurry mixture S.
- a test object As a test object, a slurry mixture S in which diamond particles, semiconductor processing powder, and iron powder (magnetic particles) are suspended in viscous alcohol was used. In this experiment, 150 ml of the slurry mixture S was poured into the container P. As the permanent magnet (52), a neodymium magnet having a maximum magnetic flux density on the surface of about 0.3T was used.
- the permanent magnet (52) was immersed in the slurry mixture S in the container P for 30 seconds while rotating the permanent magnet (52) by the motor (51). Then, the permanent magnet (52) was taken out from the slurry mixture S.
- FIG. 25 shows the result.
- FIG. 26 shows an observation image obtained by microscopic observation.
- a magnetic field may be applied to the slurry mixture S using a superconducting magnet instead of the permanent magnet (52).
- the processing method according to this embodiment is a slurry mixture in which non-magnetic particles and magnetic particles are suspended in a liquid (fluid medium).
- the present invention is not limited to S, and can be applied to a mixture in which first particles and second particles formed from a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material are suspended in a liquid (fluid medium).
- the second particles formed from the magnetic material or the non-magnetic material are mixed in the fluid medium containing the first particles formed from the magnetic material or the non-magnetic material.
- the fluid medium is an aqueous medium.
- the magnetic material includes a ferromagnetic material
- the non-magnetic material includes a paramagnetic material and a diamagnetic material.
- the processing apparatus (6) includes a liquid transport device (61), a permanent magnet (62), an ultrasonic generator (63), and a filament (64) made of a magnetic material and having corrosion resistance.
- the liquid transport device (61) includes a liquid channel (611) whose one end is immersed in the mixture W in the container P, and the mixture W is pumped from one end of the liquid channel (611) to enter the liquid channel (611). And a pump (612) for flowing the mixture W.
- the ultrasonic generator (63) includes a vibration part (631) that generates ultrasonic waves and a water tank (632) in which the vibration part (631) is arranged on the bottom surface.
- the water tank (632) is filled with water up to a predetermined height, and the container P containing the mixture W is immersed in the water in the water tank (632).
- the ultrasonic vibration generated in the vibration part (631) is transmitted to the mixture W in the container P through water.
- the permanent magnet (62) is installed in a part of the side surface of the liquid flow path (611) .
- the filament (62) is positioned at a position facing the permanent magnet (62).
- 64) is arranged.
- the permanent magnet (62) and the filament (64) constitute a magnetic filter.
- the hydrogen ion index (pH) in the mixture W is adjusted, whereby the zeta potentials of the surfaces of the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles in the mixture W are adjusted. Adjust each.
- the pH of the mixture W is adjusted to be smaller or larger than any one of the pH value p1 at the isoelectric point of the nonmagnetic particles and the pH value p2 at the isoelectric point of the magnetic particles. To do. At this time, the pH of the mixture W is adjusted to a value at which particles (magnetic particles and non-magnetic particles) in the mixture W are not dissolved.
- both the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles are positively charged. As a result, a repulsive force is generated between the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles.
- the pH of the mixture W is adjusted to be higher than any of the values p1 and p2 by adding an alkaline aqueous solution to the mixture W, both the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles are negative. As a result, a repulsive force is generated between the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles.
- the repulsive force generated between the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles weakens or releases the bond between the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles, and as a result, the aggregates are easily loosened. .
- the nonmagnetic particles and the magnetic particles are flocked at a pH within a predetermined range (lower limit p3 to upper limit p4). Therefore, when the pH of the mixture W is made smaller than either of the values p1 and p2, the pH of the mixture W is further adjusted to be smaller than the lower limit value p3 of the predetermined range for flocking. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent non-magnetic particles and magnetic particles from flocking.
- the pH of the mixture W is set to be larger than both the values p1 and p2, the pH of the mixture W is further adjusted to be larger than the upper limit value p4 of the predetermined range for flocking. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent non-magnetic particles and magnetic particles from flocking.
- the mixture W after the pH adjustment is poured into a container P immersed in water in the water tank (632) of the device (6). Then, ultrasonic waves are generated by the ultrasonic generator (63), and ultrasonic vibration is applied to the mixture W. Due to this ultrasonic vibration, aggregates that are easily loosened by pH adjustment are loosened, whereby non-magnetic particles and magnetic particles are dispersed in the mixture W.
- the fluid transport device (61) is driven to pump up the mixture W in the container P, and the liquid flow path Flow the mixture W in (611).
- the mixture W reaches the filament (64) disposed in the liquid channel (611), and the magnetic particles and the non-magnetic particles in the mixture W are respectively sized from the filament (64).
- a different magnetic force Fm is received.
- the magnetic particles in the mixture W receive a large magnetic force Fm from the filament (64), they are attracted to the surface of the filament (64).
- the magnetic force Fm received from the filament (64) is very small, the non-magnetic particles in the mixture W are not easily adsorbed on the surface of the filament (64), and therefore the position where the filament (64) is disposed. It passes through and is discharged from the other end of the fluid flow path (611).
- the magnetic particles can be removed from the mixture W while most of the non-magnetic particles remain in the mixture W.
- Example 1 ⁇ Experiment method> As an experimental object, a mixture W in which ceria particles (non-magnetic particles) and maghemite powder (magnetic particles) are suspended in an aqueous medium was used.
- the pH at the isoelectric point of the ceria particles is about 7.2
- the pH at the isoelectric point of the maghemite powder is about 7-8. Therefore, in this experiment, the pH of the mixture W was adjusted to 3 by adding nitric acid to the mixture W.
- the permanent magnet (62) having a surface magnetic flux density of about 0.5T was used.
- the flow rate of the mixture W flowing in the liquid channel (611) was set to 0.15 m / s.
- a filament (64) having a wire diameter of 0.6 mm was used.
- FIG. 28 shows an observation image obtained by microscopic observation.
- the mixture W (pH 9) before the treatment and the mixture W (pH 3) after adjusting the pH and applying the ultrasonic vibration are also observed with a microscope. It was. 29 and 30 show observation images obtained by these microscopic observations.
- maghemite powder contained in an amount corresponding to ⁇ 0.098 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 5 V before processing was reduced to ⁇ 0.117 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 5 V. It was found to decrease to a corresponding amount.
- water is used as the fluid medium, and when only water not containing maghemite powder is measured with a magnetic balance, the output voltage of the magnetic balance is about ⁇ 0.117 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 5 V. Therefore, the closer the output voltage of the magnetic balance to ⁇ 0.117 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 5 V, the smaller the amount of maghemite powder.
- maghemite powder can be removed from the mixture W while leaving the ceria particles (non-magnetic particles).
- Example 2 ⁇ Experiment method> As an experimental object, a mixture W in which alumina particles (non-magnetic particles) and magnetite powder (magnetic particles) are suspended in an aqueous medium and a sulfuric acid band (flocculating agent) is added to the medium was used. .
- the pH at the isoelectric point of the alumina particles is about 9, and the pH at the isoelectric point of the magnetite powder is about 5 to 6.5.
- the pH range where flocculation occurs due to the sulfuric acid band is about 5-8. Therefore, in this experiment, the pH of the mixture W was adjusted to 3 by adding nitric acid to the mixture W.
- FIG. 31 shows an observation image obtained by microscopic observation.
- the mixture W (pH 7) before the treatment and the mixture W (pH 3) after the pH adjustment and before the separation and removal of the magnetite powder are also observed with a microscope.
- Went. 32 and 33 show observation images obtained by these microscopic observations.
- the mixture W is left with the magnetite powder (magnetic) while leaving the alumina particles (non-magnetic particles) in the mixture W. It was confirmed that the body particles could be removed.
- a superconducting magnet may be used instead of the permanent magnet (62).
- the particles in the mixture W may be dispersed by adjusting the pH without using the ultrasonic generator (63).
- the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles are both positively or negatively charged by adjusting the pH.
- One of the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles may be positively charged and the other may be negatively charged.
- attraction force is generated in the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles, they can be aggregated.
- this principle for example, when three or more kinds of particles are mixed in the mixture W, by adjusting the pH of the mixture W, only some kinds of particles to be removed are aggregated and removed. I can do it.
- the processing method according to this embodiment is not limited to the mixture W in which the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles are mixed in the aqueous medium
- the present invention can be applied to a mixture in which first particles and second particles formed of a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material are mixed in an aqueous medium.
- a treatment method is a method for treating a mixture of first particles formed from a magnetic material or nonmagnetic material and second particles formed from a magnetic material or nonmagnetic material. For example, it can be applied to a powdery mixture.
- the magnetic material includes a ferromagnetic material
- the non-magnetic material includes a paramagnetic material and a diamagnetic material.
- the processing apparatus and processing method of a mixture is implemented using the processing apparatus (7) shown in FIG.
- the processing device (7) comprises a flow path (71) through which the mixed powder M flows, an air compressor (72), a permanent magnet (73), a stainless steel mesh (74), and a magnetic filter (75). It is.
- the air compressor (72) is connected to one end of the flow path (71), and by driving the air compressor (72), air can flow into the flow path (71) from the one end. I can do it. Therefore, in the flow path (71), an air flow is generated from one end to the other end, and when the mixed powder M is present in the flow path (71), the mixing is performed. A propulsive force is applied to the powder M, and a flow of the mixed powder is generated. That is, the air compressor (72) functions as a propulsive force applying unit that applies propulsive force to the mixed powder M using the air flow by flowing air into the flow path (71).
- the permanent magnet (73) is installed on the outer peripheral surface of one end of the flow path (71).
- the permanent magnet (73) can be a permanent magnet having various magnetic flux densities.
- the magnetic filter (75) is disposed in a part of the flow path (71), and is composed of an opposed permanent magnet (751) and an iron mesh (752).
- the opposed permanent magnet (751) has a part of the flow path (71) interposed between the two pole portions, and the iron mesh (752) is positioned between the opposite pole portions of the opposed permanent magnet (751). It arrange
- the opposed permanent magnet (751) can be a permanent magnet having various magnetic flux densities.
- the stainless steel mesh (74) is disposed in the flow path (71) at a position between one end of the flow path (71) and the magnetic filter (75).
- the mixed powder M used as a process target is filled in one edge part of a flow path (71).
- the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles in the mixed powder M are bonded to each other by the interaction between the particles and the moisture in the gas to form an aggregate.
- the permanent magnet (73) Since the permanent magnet (73) is installed on the outer peripheral surface of one end of the flow path (71), the magnetic particles and the non-magnetic particles in the mixed powder M are respectively separated from the permanent magnet (73). The magnetic force Fm having a different size is received, and the aggregate is attracted to the permanent magnet (73) by the magnetic force Fm.
- a propulsive force is applied to the mixed powder M by the flow of air (wind pressure) generated in the flow path (71). Since the magnetic particles in the aggregate receive a large magnetic force Fm from the permanent magnet (73), the magnetic particles are easily attracted to the permanent magnet (73), and therefore resist one end of the flow path (71) against the driving force. Try to stay in the club. On the other hand, the non-magnetic particles in the agglomerates are hardly attracted to the permanent magnet (73) because the magnetic force Fm received from the permanent magnet (73) is very small, and therefore flow toward the other end by the propulsive force. Try to. Further, since air is blown to the aggregate adsorbed on the permanent magnet (73), the water in the aggregate is vaporized.
- the bond between the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles is weakened or released, and the aggregates in the mixed powder M are loosened to some extent at the initial stage of the treatment process. At this stage, a part of the magnetic particles in the mixed powder M is separated from the mixed powder M.
- the mixed powder M flowing in the flow path (71) then passes through the stainless steel mesh (74).
- the stainless steel mesh (74) As a result, aggregates having a large diameter present in the mixed powder M are captured or crushed. Therefore, the mixed powder M that has passed through the stainless steel mesh (74) contains only agglomerates having a small diameter.
- the mixed powder M flows into the magnetic filter (75).
- the magnetic particles in the mixed powder M receive a large magnetic force Fm from the magnetic filter (75), so that the aggregate containing the magnetic particles is applied to the surface of the iron mesh (752). Will be adsorbed.
- a propulsive force is applied to the mixed powder M by the flow of air generated in the flow path (71).
- the magnetic particles in the aggregates tend to stay on the surface of the iron mesh (752) against the driving force by receiving the magnetic force Fm.
- the non-magnetic particles in the agglomerates have a very small magnetic force Fm received from the iron mesh (752), so they are difficult to adsorb on the surface of the iron mesh (752), and are therefore made of iron by the propulsive force (wind pressure of air) It tends to flow further from the surface of the mesh (752) toward the other end of the flow path (71).
- the propulsive force applied to the mixed powder M is preferably smaller than the magnetic force Fm received by the magnetic particles. Further, since air is blown onto the aggregate adsorbed on the surface of the iron mesh (752), the water in the aggregate is vaporized.
- the bond between the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles is weakened or released, and as a result, the aggregates in the mixed powder M are loosened on the surface of the iron mesh (752). .
- the non-magnetic particles leave the surface of the iron mesh (752) and flow toward the other end, and the magnetic particles remain on the surface of the iron mesh (752). Therefore, the magnetic particles in the mixed powder M are separated from the mixed powder M by the magnetic filter (75), and as a result, the mixed powder M in which the content ratio of the nonmagnetic particles is increased flows into the flow path (71 ) Will be discharged.
- the magnetic particles and non-magnetic particles in the mixed powder M are dispersed, and a part of the magnetic particles in the mixed powder M is separated from the mixed powder M.
- most of the magnetic particles can be separated from the mixed powder M by adjusting conditions such as the air flow rate.
- the magnetic particles and the nonmagnetic particles are dispersed in the mixed powder M. It is possible to separate and remove only the magnetic powder particles. Therefore, non-magnetic particles and magnetic particles can be reused.
- a mixed powder M in which silica powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m and ferrite powder having an average particle diameter of 8 ⁇ m were mixed at a ratio of 20 wt% was used.
- a neodymium magnet having a maximum magnetic flux density on the surface of about 0.3 T was used as the permanent magnet (73).
- a counter type neodymium magnet having an internal magnetic flux density of about 0.7 T was used as the counter type permanent magnet (751).
- a stainless mesh (74) with a mesh of # 40 was used, and an iron mesh (752) with a wire diameter of 0.6 mm (# 5) was used.
- air was used as the gas flowing in the flow path (71), and the flow rate of the air was 0.3 m / s.
- the processing apparatus (7) including any of the magnetic filter (75), the stainless steel mesh (74), and the permanent magnet (73).
- the iron mesh (752) instead of the iron mesh (752), a spiral steel wire with a wire diameter of 1.5 mm is adopted (condition 4).
- the permanent magnet (73) and the stainless steel mesh There is no (74), and instead of the iron mesh (752), a spiral steel wire with a wire diameter of 1.5 mm is adopted (condition 5).
- the iron mesh (752) is made of stainless steel. Each of which has neither mesh (74) nor permanent magnet (73) (condition 6) The mixed powder M was processed.
- the powder discharged from the other end of the flow path (71) is collected, the amount of ferrite powder contained therein is measured with a magnetic balance, and mixed before processing.
- the ratio (separation rate) of the weight of the separated ferrite powder to the weight of the phylite powder contained in the powder M was determined.
- FIG. 35 shows the result.
- a superconducting magnet may be used instead of the opposed permanent magnet (751) constituting the magnetic filter (75).
- a gas other than air or a liquid may be used as a medium for imparting a driving force to the mixed powder M.
- the processing method according to the sixth embodiment described above is not limited to the mixed powder M in which the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles are mixed, and there are two kinds of treatment methods as described in the fifth modification of the first embodiment. It can also be applied to non-magnetic particles or a mixture of magnetic particles. That is, the processing method according to the sixth embodiment can be applied to a mixture in which first particles and second particles formed of a magnetic material or a non-magnetic material are mixed.
- a neodymium magnet having a maximum magnetic flux density on the surface of about 0.3 T was used as the permanent magnet (73).
- a counter type neodymium magnet having an internal magnetic flux density of about 0.7 T was used as the counter type permanent magnet (751).
- a stainless mesh (74) with a mesh of # 40 was used, and an iron mesh (752) with a wire diameter of 0.6 mm (# 5) was used. Further, air was used as the gas flowing in the flow path (71), and the flow rate of the air was 0.6 m / s.
- the saturation magnetization of the first particles and the saturation magnetization of the second particles are obtained by applying the processing method according to the sixth embodiment. It was confirmed that the first particles and the second particles can be separated using the difference between the two.
- a mixed powder M in which first particles made of magnetite (or ferrite) and second particles made of hematite were mixed was used.
- both the first particles and the second particles have a particle size of about 0.5 ⁇ m.
- the first particles have a saturation magnetization per unit mass of about 80 to 90 A ⁇ m 2 / kg
- the second particles have a saturation magnetization per unit mass of about 1 to 10 A ⁇ m 2 / kg.
- a magnetic field of about 2T was generated in the magnetic filter (75) by a superconducting magnet.
- the permanent magnet (73) a neodymium magnet having a maximum magnetic flux density on the surface of about 0.3T was used.
- a stainless mesh (74) with a mesh of # 40 was used.
- the iron mesh (752) a plurality of columnar members made of ferromagnetic stainless steel having a square cross section (7 mm diagonal) were used.
- air was used as the gas flowing in the flow path (71), and the flow rate of the air was 0.6 m / s.
- emitted from the other edge part of a flow path (71) is extract
- the ratio (separation rate) of the second particles contained in the mixed powder M after the treatment with respect to the second particles contained in the particle, and the content ratio of the second particles in the mixed powder M after the treatment are obtained, respectively. It was.
- a large magnetic force acts on the particles, whereby the first particles are captured by the permanent magnet (73) and the magnetic filter (75), whereas the second particles with a small saturation magnetization act only with a small magnetic force, For this reason, most of the second particles are separated from the first particles by the wind pressure (propulsive force) of air (ie, the aggregates of the first particles and the second particles are loosened), and as a result, the permanent magnet (73). It is considered that the gas passes through the magnetic field and the magnetic filter (75) and is discharged from the other end of the flow path (71).
- the saturation magnetization of the first particles and the second particles are applied by applying the treatment method using the superconducting magnet in the sixth embodiment. It was confirmed that the first particle and the second particle can be separated using the difference from the saturation magnetization of the particle. Moreover, it was confirmed by this experiment that the second particles can be recovered at a high rate (separation rate).
- a dispersion chamber (76) may be provided in one end of the flow path (71).
- the dispersion chamber (76) includes a plurality of plastic or ceramic spheres (762) in a region downstream of the filter (761) formed by providing the filter (761) in the one end. It is configured by housing.
- the filter (761) is a filter that prevents the passage of the sphere (762), while allowing the first particles or the second particles that are not in an aggregated state, and those aggregates having a small diameter to pass therethrough.
- the mixed powder M is sucked into the dispersion chamber (76) by an air compressor or the like.
- the processing apparatus According to the processing apparatus according to this modification, as the mixed powder M is sucked into the dispersion chamber (76), the plurality of spheres (762) are stirred in the dispersion chamber (76). As a result, the aggregates in the mixed powder M receive a compressive force, a shear force, an impact force, and a grinding force from the sphere (762), and loosen to a size that can pass through the filter (761). It will be.
- the mixed powder M that has passed through the filter (761) contains aggregates, the diameter of the aggregate is small, and therefore the magnetic filter (75) does not contain aggregates having a large diameter. Powder M will be introduced. Therefore, the mixed powder M is effectively magnetically separated in the magnetic filter (75).
- a mixed powder M of paramagnetic particles and magnetic particles having a particle size of about 20 to 50 ⁇ m was used.
- a pulverized ball made of PET or ceramic
- a counter type neodymium magnet having an internal magnetic flux density of about 0.7 T was used for the counter type permanent magnet (751), and a mesh (# 5) having a wire diameter of 0.6 mm was used for the iron mesh (752).
- air was used as the gas flowing in the flow path (71), and the flow rate of the air was 0.3 m / s.
- emitted from the other edge part of a flow path (71) is extract
- the ratio (separation rate) of the paramagnetic particles contained in the mixed powder M after treatment with respect to the paramagnetic particles that had been processed, and the content of paramagnetic particles in the mixed powder M after treatment were obtained. It was.
- the separation rate of the paramagnetic particles is 20 to 50%, and the content of the paramagnetic particles is 70 to 80%.
- the separation rate and the content rate are improved by providing the dispersion chamber (76).
- the dispersion chamber (76) when the dispersion chamber (76) is not provided, aggregates having a large diameter remain in the mixed powder M, and the aggregates cannot reach the magnetic filter (75), or the magnetic filter (75 ), The magnetic filter (75) is clogged by the aggregates, but when the dispersion chamber (76) is provided, the aggregates are loosened and these problems occur. Is considered to be resolved.
- a treatment method is a method of treating a mixture of first particles formed from a magnetic material or a nonmagnetic material and second particles formed from a magnetic material or a nonmagnetic material.
- the magnetic material includes a ferromagnetic material
- the non-magnetic material includes a paramagnetic material and a diamagnetic material.
- the processing apparatus and processing method of a mixture The processing method concerning this embodiment is implemented using the processing apparatus (8) shown in FIG.36 and FIG.37.
- the processing device (8) includes a vibration type linear feeder (81) having a conveyance surface (811) on which the mixed powder M is to be conveyed, and the vibration type linear movement feeder vibrates, so that the treatment surface (811) Is formed with a fluidized bed of the mixed powder M, whereby a propulsive force in the conveying direction (801) is applied to the mixed powder M. That is, the vibration-type linear feeder functions as a propulsion force applying unit that applies a propulsive force to the mixed powder M by forming a fluidized bed of the mixed powder M on the conveying surface (811).
- a first mesh (821) and a second mesh (822) are arranged on the conveyance surface (811) of the vibration type linear feeder (81) along the conveyance direction (801) from the upstream side.
- a plurality of first permanent magnets (83) to (83) are further arranged on the transport surface (811) at a position upstream of the first mesh (821), and are located at a position between the meshes (821) and (822).
- a plurality of second permanent magnets (84) to (84) are provided.
- a plurality of second permanent magnets (84) to (84) constitute a magnetic filter.
- the mixed powder M to be processed is placed on the transport surface (811) at a position upstream of the first mesh (821). Put. At this stage, the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles in the mixed powder M are bonded to each other to form an aggregate.
- the mixed powder M is given a propulsive force in the conveying direction (801), and the mixed powder M becomes a fluidized bed, and the conveying surface (811). ) Along the conveyance direction (801).
- first permanent magnets (83) to (83) are arranged at a position upstream of the first mesh (821), the magnetic particles and non-magnetic particles in the mixed powder M are respectively Before reaching the first mesh (821), the first permanent magnet (83) receives a different magnetic force Fm, and the magnetic force Fm causes the aggregates to be adsorbed on the surface of the first permanent magnet (83). become.
- the propulsive force in the conveying direction (801) is applied to the mixed powder M by driving the vibration type linear feeder (81). Since the magnetic particles in the aggregate receive a large magnetic force Fm from the first permanent magnet (83), the magnetic particles are easily attracted to the first permanent magnet (83), and therefore, the first permanent magnet ( 83) Try to stay on the surface. On the other hand, the non-magnetic particles in the agglomerates have a very small magnetic force Fm received from the first permanent magnet (83), and are therefore difficult to be attracted to the first permanent magnet (83). Try to move to).
- the bond between the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles is weakened or released, and the aggregates in the mixed powder M are loosened to some extent on the surface of the first permanent magnet (83). Further, some of the magnetic particles in the mixed powder M remain adsorbed on the surface of the first permanent magnet (83) and are separated from the mixed powder M. Some aggregates in the mixed powder M are loosened by interaction (for example, shearing force) with the conveying surface (811).
- the mixed powder M passes through the first mesh (821).
- aggregates having a large diameter present in the mixed powder M are captured or crushed. Therefore, the mixed powder M that has passed through the first mesh (821) contains only aggregates having a small diameter.
- the mixed powder M that has passed through the first mesh (821) moves toward the second mesh (822). Since a plurality of second permanent magnets (84) to (84) are disposed at a position between the meshes (821) and (822), the magnetic particles in the mixed powder M are contained in the second mesh (822). ), The magnetic force Fm from the second permanent magnet (84) is received, whereby the aggregate containing the magnetic particles is adsorbed on the surface of the second permanent magnet (84).
- the magnetic particles in the aggregates receive the magnetic force Fm from the second permanent magnet (84) to resist the propulsive force, and the second permanent magnet (84). Try to stay on the surface.
- the non-magnetic particles in the agglomerates have a very small magnetic force Fm received from the second permanent magnet (84), and are therefore difficult to adsorb on the surface of the second permanent magnet (84). Try to move to (801). Therefore, the bond between the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles is weakened or released, and as a result, the aggregates in the mixed powder M are loosened on the surface of the second permanent magnet (84). Become.
- the non-magnetic particles separate from the surface of the second permanent magnet (84) and move in the transport direction (801), and the magnetic particles remain on the surface of the second permanent magnet (84). . Accordingly, the magnetic particles in the mixed powder M are separated from the mixed powder M by the second permanent magnet (84), and the mixed powder M in which the content rate of the nonmagnetic particles is increased becomes the second mesh (822). ).
- the magnetic particles and non-magnetic particles in the mixed powder M are dispersed, and a part of the magnetic particles in the mixed powder M is separated from the mixed powder M. Then, the dispersed mixed powder M is discharged from the discharge port (802) of the vibration type linear feeder (81).
- the processing apparatus and processing method described above most of the magnetic particles can be separated from the mixed powder M by adjusting the conditions such as the number of magnets and the vibration frequency of the vibration type linear feeder. is there. By separating and removing the magnetic particles in this way, it becomes possible to reuse the non-magnetic particles and the magnetic particles.
- the magnetic particles and the nonmagnetic particles are dispersed in the mixed powder M. It is possible to separate and remove only the magnetic powder particles. Therefore, non-magnetic particles and magnetic particles can be reused.
- a mixed powder M in which silica powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m and ferrite powder having an average particle diameter of 8 ⁇ m were mixed at a ratio of 20 wt% was used.
- columnar neodymium magnets (diameter 5 mm, height 5 mm) having a maximum value of magnetic flux density on the surface of about 0.25 T are used for the first and second permanent magnets 83, 84.
- a total of 14 first and second permanent magnets (83) and (84) were arranged at positions as shown in FIG.
- the conveying speed of the mixed powder M by the vibration type linear feeder (81) was set to 0.1 m / s.
- the mixed powder M after treatment is put into a petri dish, and a rectangular parallelepiped neodymium magnet (bottom size 50 mm ⁇ 50 mm, height) having a maximum magnetic flux density of about 0.4 T on the outer peripheral bottom surface of the petri dish. 10 mm).
- post-treatment was performed on the mixed powder M after the above treatment, and the magnetic particles remaining in the mixed powder M were separated and removed.
- the mixed powder M after the post-processing was extract
- the propulsive force imparting section for forming the fluidized bed is not limited to the vibration type linearly moving feeder (81), and for example, the fluidized bed is formed on the conveying surface by blowing the mixed powder M on the conveying surface with gas. It may be a thing.
- a superconducting magnet may be used instead of the first to third permanent magnets (83) (84) (85).
- the processing method according to the present embodiment is not limited to the mixed powder M in which the nonmagnetic particles and the magnetic particles are mixed.
- the present invention can be applied to a mixed powder in which first particles and second particles formed from a magnetic material are mixed.
- the magnitude of the magnetic field on the transfer surface (811) is increased on the transfer surface (811). It will change depending on the position.
- the magnetic field on the transport surface (811) is small at a position below or near the permanent magnet (851) disposed at a high position, and is disposed at a low position.
- the magnetic field on the transfer surface (811) is large at a position below or near the permanent magnet (852).
- the magnitude of the magnetic field on the transfer surface (811) can be adjusted by adjusting the height position of the permanent magnets (851) and (852).
- two permanent magnets having different surface magnetic flux densities may be adopted as the two permanent magnets (851) and (852). In this case, even when the two permanent magnets (851) and (852) are arranged at the same height position, the magnitude of the magnetic field on the transfer surface (811) changes according to the position on the transfer surface (811). It will be.
- a superconducting magnet may be used in place of the permanent magnets (851) and (852).
- the mixed powder M in which the first particles and the second particles are both magnetic particles and the saturation magnetization of the first particles is different from the saturation magnetization of the second particles.
- the first particle and the second particle can be separated using the difference between the saturation magnetization of the first particle and the saturation magnetization of the second particle. Because you can.
- the mixed powder M in which the saturation magnetization of the first particles is larger than the saturation magnetization of the second particles is processed using the processing apparatus shown in FIG. 40 will be specifically described.
- the mixed powder M to be treated is placed at a position upstream of the region facing the first permanent magnet (851) in the transport surface (811).
- a state in which the first particles and the second particles in the mixed powder M are already dispersed at this stage is considered.
- the mixed powder M is given a propulsive force in the conveying direction (801), and the mixed powder M becomes a fluidized bed, and the conveying surface (811). ) Along the conveyance direction (801). Then, the mixed powder M reaches the lower position of the first permanent magnet (851) or the vicinity thereof.
- a small magnetic field from the first permanent magnet (851) acts on the mixed powder M that has reached the position below or near the position of the first permanent magnet (851). Therefore, in this position, the first particles having a large saturation magnetization receive a large magnetic force from the first permanent magnet (851), whereas the second particles having a small saturation magnetization are small from the first permanent magnet (851). Only magnetic force will be received. Therefore, most of the first particles are attracted to the first permanent magnet (851), whereas the second particles are not attracted to the first permanent magnet (851), and the first permanent magnet (851). It passes through the position below or near the position.
- the mixed powder M that has passed through the lower position of the first permanent magnet (851) or its vicinity reaches the lower position of the second permanent magnet (852) or its vicinity.
- a large magnetic field from the second permanent magnet (852) acts on the mixed powder M that has reached the position below or near the second permanent magnet (852). Therefore, at this position, if the first particles are present in the mixed powder M, the first particles receive a large magnetic force from the second permanent magnet (852), and the second particles have a smaller saturation magnetization. However, a large magnetic force is received from the second permanent magnet (852). Therefore, most of the second particles are attracted to the second permanent magnet (852).
- the first particles and the second particles in the mixed powder M are separated by the first permanent magnet (851) and the second permanent magnet (852).
- the mixed powder M is mixed with third particles other than the first particles and the second particles (non-magnetic particles or magnetic particles having a smaller saturation magnetization than the first particles and the second particles).
- the mixed powder M in which the first particles and the second particles are separated to increase the content ratio of the third particles passes through the lower position of the second permanent magnet (852), and the vibration type linear feeder It is discharged from the discharge port (802) of (81).
- three permanent magnets (851) to (853) having substantially the same magnetic flux density on the surface are respectively provided at different height positions on the transport surface (811). May be arranged in order from the upstream side to the downstream side.
- the three permanent magnets (851) to (853) are arranged at lower positions on the downstream side. Thereby, various particles can be separated from a mixture of three kinds of magnetic particles having different saturation magnetization.
- four or more permanent magnets may be sequentially arranged from the upstream side to the downstream side at different height positions on the transport surface (811). Thereby, it becomes possible to separate various particles from a mixture in which four or more kinds of magnetic particles are mixed.
- the magnitude of the magnetic field on the transfer surface (811) can be adjusted by adjusting the height position of the permanent magnets. Moreover, you may employ
- a mixed powder in which first particles made of magnetite (or ferrite), second particles made of maghemite, and third particles made of hematite were mixed was used.
- these particles have a particle size of several tens of ⁇ m to several mm.
- the first particles have a saturation magnetization per unit mass of about 80 to 90 A ⁇ m 2 / kg
- the second particles have a saturation magnetization per unit mass of about 20 to 30 A ⁇ m 2 / kg.
- the third particles have a saturation magnetization per unit mass of about 1 to 10 A ⁇ m 2 / kg.
- first to third permanent magnets (851) to (853) permanent magnets having a magnetic flux density on the surface of about 0.5 T were used as the first to third permanent magnets (851) to (853). Then, the first permanent magnet (851) is disposed at a height position 20 mm away from the transport surface (811), and the magnetic field on the transport surface (811) at a position below the first permanent magnet (851). was set to 0.05T.
- the second permanent magnet (852) is arranged at a height position 10 mm above the transfer surface (811), and the magnitude of the magnetic field on the transfer surface (811) at the lower position of the second permanent magnet (852). The thickness was set to 0.1T.
- the third permanent magnet (853) is arranged at a height position 5 mm above the transfer surface (811), and the magnitude of the magnetic field on the transfer surface (811) at the lower position of the third permanent magnet (853).
- the thickness was set to 0.4T. Further, the conveying speed of the mixed powder M by the vibration type linear feeder (81) was set to 30 mm / s.
- the powder adsorbed on the first to third permanent magnets (851) to (853) is collected, and the amount of the first to third permanent magnets (851) to (853) contained in each of them is magnetically balanced.
- the content ratios of the first to third permanent magnets (851) to (853) were determined.
- the content rate of the first particles is 95 to 100%
- the content rate of the second particles is 0 to 5%
- the content rate of the third particles is 0%.
- the content of the first particles was 0%
- the content of the second particles was 95 to 100%
- the content of the third particles was 0%.
- the content of the first particles was 0%
- the content of the second particles was 0%
- the content of the third particles was 100%.
- each part structure of this invention is not restricted to the said embodiment, A various deformation
- particles (non-magnetic particles and magnetic particles) in the mixture are dispersed by applying rotational vibration or ultrasonic vibration to the mixture or stirring the mixture.
- various methods can be applied as a method for dispersing the particles.
- a method of flowing the mixture and changing the direction of the flow rapidly may be adopted. According to this method, since the flow rate of the mixture changes, a shearing force acts on the mixture, and particles (nonmagnetic particles and magnetic particles) in the mixture are dispersed.
- Various configurations of the above-described treatment methods include not only iron powder (magnetic particles) but also various magnetic properties such as stainless steel powder that has become magnetic particles by martensite transformation, nickel, cobalt, or a composite (alloy) thereof. It can be applied to a mixture in which body particles are mixed.
- the various structure of the processing method mentioned above is applicable to various mixtures which have fluidity
- a rare metal can be isolate
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ここで、磁性体には強磁性体が含まれ、非磁性体には常磁性体及び反磁性体が含まれるものとする。
上述した処理を1回又は複数回繰り返して行うことにより、混合物中に存在していた他方の粒子の殆どが分離・除去され、その結果、第1粒子又は第2粒子の再利用が可能となる。
該第2の処理方法によれば、第1粒子と第2粒子との間の結合が弱まり或いは解除され、その結果、凝集物がほぐれて第1粒子と第2粒子とが流動媒質中に分散することになる。
該第3の処理方法によれば、第1粒子と第2粒子との凝集物がほぐれ易くなる。
該第4の処理方法によれば、第1粒子と第2粒子との間の結合が弱まり或いは解除され、その結果、凝集物がほぐれて第1粒子と第2粒子とが流動媒質中に分散することになる。
該第5の処理方法によれば、第1粒子と第2粒子との間に反発力が発生するので、第1粒子と第2粒子との間の結合が弱まり或いは解除され、その結果、凝集物がほぐれて第1粒子と第2粒子とが流動媒質中に分散することになる。
ここで、磁気フィルタには、流路内の一部の領域に磁場を発生させたもの、磁場が発生している流路内の一部の領域に磁性体メッシュや磁性体フィラメントを配置したもの等が含まれるものとする。
該第10の処理方法によれば、超伝導磁石を用いることにより、混合物中の広い範囲に亘って外部磁場が及ぶので、永久磁石に比べて、より多くの第1粒子又は第2粒子に対して大きい磁気力を及ぼすことが可能となる。
該第11の処理方法によれば、混合物中の磁場に対して磁気勾配を発生させることにより、第1粒子又は第2粒子が受ける磁気力が大きくなる。従って、粒子径が小さい第1粒子又は第2粒子に対しても大きい磁気力を及ぼすことが可能となる。
ここで、磁性体には強磁性体が含まれ、非磁性体には常磁性体及び反磁性体が含まれるものとする。
ここで、磁気フィルタには、流路内の一部の領域に磁場を発生させたもの、磁場が発生している流路内の一部の領域に磁性体メッシュや磁性体フィラメントを配置したもの等が含まれるものとする。
ここで、磁性体には強磁性体が含まれ、非磁性体には常磁性体及び反磁性体が含まれるものとする。
ここで、磁気フィルタには、流路内の一部の領域に磁場を発生させたもの、磁場が発生している流路内の一部の領域に磁性体メッシュや磁性体フィラメントを配置したもの等が含まれるものとする。
1.第1実施形態
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第1粒子を含有する流動媒質中に、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第2粒子が混入している混合物を処理する方法であって、例えば、非磁性体粒子が液体(流動媒質)中に懸濁したスラリーに磁性体粒子が混入しているスラリー状混合物Sに適用することが出来る。ここで、磁性体には強磁性体が含まれ、非磁性体には常磁性体及び反磁性体が含まれるものとする。
以下では、スラリー状混合物Sを処理する態様について説明する。
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、図1に示す処理装置(1)を用いて実施される。処理装置(1)は、超音波発生装置(11)と、永久磁石(12)と、昇降機(13)とを具えている。超音波発生装置(11)は、超音波を発生する振動部(111)と、振動部(111)が底面に配備された水槽(112)とから構成されている。水槽(112)は、所定の高さまで水によって満たされており、水槽(112)内の水には、スラリー状混合物Sの入った容器Pが浸けられている。斯くして、振動部(111)において発生する超音波振動は、水を介して容器P内のスラリー状混合物Sに伝わることになる。
一方、図1に示す様に昇降機(13)の可動部(131)を上昇させることにより、永久磁石(12)を容器P内のスラリー状混合物Sから取り出すことが出来る。
上記処理装置(1)を用いてスラリー状混合物Sを処理する方法について説明する。まず、図1に示す様に、スラリー状混合物Sの入った容器Pを、超音波発生装置(11)の水槽(112)に満たされている水に浸ける。このとき、容器Pは、該容器P内のスラリー状混合物Sが水面下に位置するように水槽(112)内の水に浸けられる。
この段階では、スラリー状混合物S中の非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とは、互いに結合して凝集物を形成している。
超音波発生装置(11)により超音波が発生している期間中は、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子の分散状態は維持される。
斯くして、スラリー状混合物Sには、超音波発生装置(11)によって超音波振動が付与されながら、永久磁石(12)によって磁場が印加されることになる。
磁性体粒子は、外部磁場Hに対して発生する磁化が非磁性体粒子よりも大きいので、式(2)に従って、磁性体粒子は、非磁性体粒子よりも大きな磁気力Fmを受けることになる。よって、磁性体粒子は、非磁性体粒子よりも永久磁石(12)に吸着し易い。
従って、上述した処理方法によれば、スラリー状混合物S中に殆どの非磁性体粒子を残したまま、スラリー状混合物S中から磁性体粒子を分離・除去することが出来る。
本願発明者は、第1実施形態に係る処理方法を用いて磁性体粒子を分離・除去する実験を行い、スラリー状混合物S中に非磁性体粒子を残したまま、スラリー状混合物Sから磁性体粒子を取り除くことが出来ることを、2種類のスラリー状混合物Sについて確かめた。
<実験方法>
実験対象として、粘性アルコールにダイヤモンド粒子と半導体の加工粉と鉄粉(磁性体粒子)とが懸濁しているスラリー状混合物Sを用いた。このスラリー状混合物Sは、粘性アルコールにダイヤモンド粒子が懸濁しているスラリーを用いて、窒化ガリウム等の半導体の表面に対して鉄製の定盤によって研磨加工を施したときに生成されたものである。
そして、本実験では、同じスラリー状混合物Sに対して鉄粉の分離・除去を繰り返し5回行うと共に、処理毎に鉄粉の量を磁気天秤により測定した。図3には、その結果がグラフで示されている。尚、図3では、磁気天秤による測定値(磁気天秤値)を磁気天秤の出力電圧で表わしている。鉄粉の量は出力電圧に比例するものであり、出力電圧が小さいほど鉄粉の量は小さくなる。この出力電圧と鉄粉の量との関係は、以下においても同様である。
図3に示されるグラフから、上述した処理を1回行うだけで、処理前には約2.7×10-4Vに相当する量だけ含まれていた鉄粉が、約0.1×10-4Vに相当する量まで減少することがわかる。従って、本実験で用いたスラリー状混合物Sに対しては、上述した処理を1回行うだけで、殆どの鉄粉がスラリー状混合物Sから取り除かれることがわかる。
<実験方法>
実験対象として、粘性アルコールに炭化珪素の粒子と半導体の加工粉と鉄粉(磁性体粒子)とが懸濁しているスラリー状混合物Sを用いた。このスラリー状混合物Sは、粘性アルコールに炭化珪素の粒子が懸濁しているスラリーを用いて、シリコン等の半導体に対して鉄製のワイヤソーによって切削加工を施したときに生成されたものである。
図6に示されるグラフから、上述した処理を2回行うことにより、処理前には約3.0×10-4Vに相当する量だけ含まれていた鉄粉が、約0.2×10-4Vに相当する量まで減少することがわかる。従って、粘性アルコールに炭化珪素の粒子と半導体の加工粉と鉄粉(磁性体粒子)とが懸濁しているスラリー状混合物Sについても、本実施形態に係る処理方法が適用可能であることがわかる。
上記処理方法において、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子の分散状態が、スラリー状混合物Sへの超音波振動の付与を停止した後も維持される場合には、超音波の付与を停止してから磁場を印加してもよい。
本変形例に係る処理方法においても、上述した処理方法と同様、スラリー状混合物S中に非磁性体粒子を残したまま、スラリー状混合物Sから磁性体粒子を分離・除去することが出来る。
上記処理方法においては、超音波発生装置(11)を用いてスラリー状混合物Sに超音波振動を付与したが、これに替えて、図7に示す様に回転振動発生装置(14)を用いてスラリー状混合物Sに対して回転振動を付与してもよい。図7に示す例では、永久磁石(12)は容器Pの外周面に取り付けられている。
そして、処理後のスラリー状混合物Sを採取し、その中に含まれる鉄粉の量を磁気天秤により測定した。図8には、その結果が示めされている。
上記処理方法においては、超音波発生装置(11)を用いてスラリー状混合物Sに超音波振動を付与したが、これに替えて、図10に示す様に縦振動発生装置(15)を用いてスラリー状混合物Sに対して縦振動を付与してもよい。図10に示す例では、永久磁石(12)はスラリー状混合物S中に浸漬させることが可能であり、該永久磁石(12)は、例えば図1に示す処理装置(1)の様に昇降機(13)の可動部(131)に設置されている。
そして、処理後のスラリー状混合物Sを採取し、その中に含まれる鉄粉の量を磁気天秤により測定した。図11には、その結果が示めされている。
上記処理方法においては、永久磁石(12)を用いてスラリー状混合物Sに磁場を印加していたが、これに替えて超伝導磁石を用いてスラリー状混合物Sに対して磁場を印加してもよい。この場合、スラリー状混合物Sの処理には、図12に示す処理装置(3)が用いられる。
図12に示す処理装置(3)は、超音波発生装置(31)と、超伝導磁石(32)と、フィラメント(33)と、昇降機(34)とを具えている。超音波発生装置(31)は、超音波振動を発生する振動発生部(311)と、振動台(312)と、振動発生部(311)からの超音波振動を振動台(312)に伝達する伝達部材(313)とを具えており、スラリー状混合物Sの入った容器Pは振動台(312)の上面に設置される。斯くして、振動発生部(311)において発生する超音波振動は、伝達部材(313)及び振動台(312)を介して容器P内のスラリー状混合物Sに伝わることになる。
超伝導磁石(32)によって飽和磁場以上の大きさを有する外部磁場Hを発生させた場合、スラリー状混合物S中の広い範囲に亘って外部磁場Hが及ぶので、上述した永久磁石(12)に比べて、より多くの磁性体粒子に対して、ドラッグ力Fdよりも大きい磁気力Fmが及ぶことになる。
一方、図12に示す様に、昇降機(34)の可動部(341)を上昇させることにより、フィラメント(33)を容器P内のスラリー状混合物Sから取り出すことが出来る。
この段階では、スラリー状混合物S中の非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とは、互いに結合して凝集物を形成している。
超音波発生装置(31)により超音波を発生している期間中は、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子の分散状態は維持される。
斯くして、スラリー状混合物Sには、超音波発生装置(31)によって超音波振動が付与されながら、超伝導磁石(32)によってスラリー状混合物Sに磁場が印加されることになる。
従って、本変形例に係る処理方法によれば、スラリー状混合物S中に殆どの非磁性体粒子を残したまま、スラリー状混合物S中から多くの磁性体粒子を除去することが出来る。
但し、上述の如くフィラメント(33)を用いることにより、粒子径の小さな磁性体粒子を除去することが可能になる。
上述した第1実施形態に係る処理方法は、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とが液体(流動媒質)中に懸濁しているスラリー状混合物Sに限らず、2種類の非磁性体粒子又は磁性体粒子が液体中に懸濁している混合物などにも適用することが出来る。即ち、上記処理方法は、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第1粒子と第2粒子とが液体(流動媒質)中に懸濁している混合物に適用することが出来る。
そこで、磁気力Fm1,Fm2とドラッグ力Fd1,Fd2の大小関係を調整することにより、第1粒子と第2粒子との分離が可能となる。
第1粒子と第2粒子とが同一種の粒子(磁性体粒子又は非磁性体粒子)であって、両粒子の体積が互いに異なっている場合について説明する。
この場合、外部磁場Hと液体(流動媒質)の速度Vfを調整することにより、第1粒子が受ける磁気力Fm1をドラッグ力Fd1より大きくすると共に、第2粒子が受ける磁気力Fm2をドラッグ力Fd2より小さくする(Fm1>Fd1,Fd2>Fm2)。
第1粒子と第2粒子とが異種の粒子(磁性体粒子又は非磁性体粒子)であって、両粒子の体積が互いに等しい場合について説明する。
この場合、第1粒子が受けるドラッグ力Fd1と第2粒子が受けるドラッグ力Fd2が互いに等しくなるので、外部磁場Hを調整することにより、第1粒子が受ける磁気力Fm1をドラッグ力Fd1より大きくすると共に、第2粒子が受ける磁気力Fm2をドラッグ力Fd1より小さくする(Fm1>Fd1(=Fd2)>Fm2)。
第1粒子と第2粒子とが磁化が同じ同一種の粒子(磁性体粒子又は非磁性体粒子)であって、両粒子の体積が互いに異なっている場合には、外部磁場Hを混合物中の位置に対して変化させることにより、体積が大きい方の粒子には、外部磁場H又は磁気勾配が小さい位置でも大きな磁気力が働くが、体積が小さい方の粒子には、外部磁場H又は磁気勾配が大きい位置でのみ大きな磁気力が働くことになる。よって、第1粒子と第2粒子とは互いに異なる位置に分離されることになる。
ここで、第1粒子と第2粒子とが何れも磁性体粒子である場合には、磁場が所定値以上になると、第1及び第2粒子の磁化は飽和することになる。そこで、第1及び第2粒子の磁化が飽和している場合には、第1粒子の飽和磁化と第2粒子の飽和磁化との差を利用して、第1粒子と第2粒子とを分離する。
本願発明者は、第1粒子と第2粒子とが何れも磁性体粒子である場合について、上述の如く第1粒子の飽和磁化と第2粒子の飽和磁化との差を利用して第1粒子と第2粒子とを分離することが出来ることを実験により確かめた。
実験装置として、図38に示す様に、スラリー状混合物Sが流れる流路(161)と、超伝導磁石(162)と、磁気フィルタ(163)とを具えている装置を用いた。ここで、該実験装置においては、超伝導磁石(162)の間に流路(161)の一部が介在すると共に、該超伝導磁石(162)の間の位置にて流路(161)内に磁気フィルタが配置されている。尚、図示していないが、該実験装置は、流路(161)内を流れるスラリー状混合物Sを分散させるための分散手段、例えば超音波発生装置等を更に具えており、従って、流路(161)内には、分散処理が施されたスラリー状混合物Sが流れることになる。
実験の結果、第1粒子の分離率は0~5%であり、第2粒子の分離率は98~100%であった。第1粒子の分離率が著しく小さい理由として、超伝導磁石(162)によって生じた磁場内を第1粒子と第2粒子とが通過するとき、飽和磁化が大きい第1粒子には大きな磁気力が働き、これにより第1粒子が超伝導磁石(162)により捕捉されたことが考えられる。一方、第2粒子の分離率が著しく大きい理由として、飽和磁化が小さい第2粒子には小さな磁気力しか働かないため、殆どの第2粒子が、超伝導磁石(162)によって生じた磁場内を通過して流路(161)から排出されたことが考えられる。
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第1粒子を含有する流動媒質中に、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第2粒子が混入している混合物を処理する方法であって、例えば、非磁性体粒子が液体(流動媒質)中に懸濁したスラリーに磁性体粒子が混入しているスラリー状混合物Sに適用することが出来る。ここで、磁性体には強磁性体が含まれ、非磁性体には常磁性体及び反磁性体が含まれるものとする。
以下では、スラリー状混合物Sを処理する態様について説明する。
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、図14に示す処理装置(2)を用いて実施される。処理装置(2)は、攪拌装置(21)と、永久磁石(22)と、昇降機(23)とを具えている。昇降機(23)は、上下に往復移動することが可能な2つの可動部(231)(232)と、両可動部(231)(232)を支持する支持台(233)とから構成されている。
一方、図14に示す様に昇降機(23)の可動部(231)を上昇させることにより、攪拌装置(21)の攪拌翼(211)を容器P内のスラリー状混合物Sから取り出すことが出来る。
一方、図14に示す様に昇降機(23)の可動部(232)を上昇させることにより、永久磁石(22)を容器P内のスラリー状混合物Sから取り出すことが出来る。
上記処理装置(2)を用いてスラリー状混合物Sを処理する方法について説明する。まず、図14に示す様に、スラリー状混合物Sが入った容器Pを、攪拌装置(21)及び永久磁石(22)の下方位置に設置する。
この段階では、スラリー状混合物S中の非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とは、互いに結合して凝集物を形成している。
攪拌装置(2)によりスラリー状混合物Sを攪拌している期間中は、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子の分散状態は維持される。
斯くして、スラリー状混合物Sは攪拌装置(21)によって攪拌されながら、該スラリー状混合物Sには永久磁石22によって磁場が印加されることになる。
従って、上述した処理方法によれば、スラリー状混合物S中に殆どの非磁性体粒子を残したまま、スラリー状混合物S中から磁性体粒子を除去することが出来る。
本願発明者は、第2実施形態に係る処理方法を用いて磁性体粒子を分離・除去する実験を行い、スラリー状混合物S中に非磁性体粒子を残したまま、スラリー状混合物Sから磁性体粒子を取り除くことが出来ることを確かめた。
実験対象として、粘性アルコールにダイヤモンド粒子と半導体の加工粉と鉄粉(磁性体粒子)とが懸濁しているスラリー状混合物Sを用いた。
本実験では、上記スラリー状混合物Sを300mlだけ容器Pに注ぎ込んだ。又、攪拌装置(21)の攪拌翼(211)の回転数を500rpmとした。永久磁石(22)には、表面における磁束密度の最大値が0.3T程度であるネオジウム磁石を用いた。
そして、本実験では、同じスラリー状混合物Sに対して鉄粉の分離・除去を繰り返し5回行うと共に、処理毎に鉄粉の量を磁気天秤により測定した。図17には、その結果がグラフAで示されている。尚、図17には、第1実施形態に係る処理方法を用いて行った処理実験の結果であるグラフB(図3)も、比較のために載せている。
図17に示されるグラフAから、上述した処理を3回行うことにより、処理前には約2.1×10-4Vに相当する量だけ含まれていた鉄粉が、約0.1×10-4Vに相当する量まで減少することがわかる。又、図18に示される観察像から、処理後のスラリー状混合物S中には、鉄粉が殆ど残っていないことがわかる。又、処理後のスラリー状混合物S中には、多くのダイヤモンド粒子が残ったままであることがわかる。
従って、本実施形態に係る処理方法を用いることにより、スラリー状混合物S中にダイヤモンド粒子を残したまま、スラリー状混合物Sから鉄粉を取り除くことが出来ることが確かめられた。
上記処理方法において、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子の分散状態が、スラリー状混合物Sの攪拌を停止した後も維持される場合には、攪拌を停止してから磁場を印加してもよい。
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第1粒子を含有する流動媒質中に、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第2粒子が混入している混合物を処理する方法であって、例えば、非磁性体粒子が液体(流動媒質)中に懸濁したスラリーに磁性体粒子が混入しているスラリー状混合物Sに適用することが出来る。ここで、磁性体には強磁性体が含まれ、非磁性体には常磁性体及び反磁性体が含まれるものとする。
以下では、スラリー状混合物Sを処理する態様について説明する。
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、図19に示す処理装置(4)を用いて実施される。処理装置(4)は、気泡発生装置(41)と、永久磁石(42)と、昇降機(43)とを具えている。気泡発生装置(41)は、先端部に複数の通気孔が形成されているチューブ(411)と、該チューブ(411)内に空気を送り込んで前記通気孔から空気を押し出すポンプ(412)とから構成されている。
一方、図19に示す様に昇降機(43)の可動部(431)を上昇させることにより、永久磁石(42)を容器P内のスラリー状混合物Sから取り出すことが出来る。
上記処理装置(4)を用いてスラリー状混合物Sを処理する方法について説明する。まず、図19に示す様に、スラリー状混合物Sが入った容器Pを、永久磁石(42)の下方位置に設置する。
この段階では、スラリー状混合物S中の非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とは、互いに結合して凝集物を形成している。
気泡発生装置(41)により気泡Bを発生している期間中は、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子の分散状態は維持される。
従って、上述した処理方法によれば、スラリー状混合物S中に殆どの非磁性体粒子を残したまま、スラリー状混合物S中から磁性体粒子を除去することが出来る。
本願発明者は、第3実施形態に係る処理方法を用いて磁性体粒子を分離・除去する実験を行い、スラリー状混合物S中に非磁性体粒子を残したまま、スラリー状混合物Sから磁性体粒子を取り除くことが出来ることを確かめた。
実験対象として、粘性アルコールにダイヤモンド粒子と半導体の加工粉と鉄粉(磁性体粒子)とが懸濁しているスラリー状混合物Sを用いた。
本実験では、上記スラリー状混合物Sを600mlだけ容器Pに注ぎ込んだ。又、永久磁石(42)には、表面における磁束密度の最大値が0.3T程度であるネオジウム磁石を用いた。
そして、本実験では、同じスラリー状混合物Sに対して鉄粉の分離・除去を繰り返し3回行うと共に、処理毎に鉄粉の量を磁気天秤により測定した。図21には、その結果が示されている。
図21に示されるグラフから、上述した処理を3回行うことにより、処理前には約1.5×10-4Vに相当する量だけ含まれていた鉄粉が、約0.1×10-4Vに相当する量まで減少することがわかる。又、図22に示される観察像から、処理後のスラリー状混合物S中には、鉄粉が殆ど残っていないことがわかる。又、処理後のスラリー状混合物S中には、多くのダイヤモンド粒子が残ったままであることがわかる。
従って、本実施形態に係る処理方法を用いることにより、スラリー状混合物S中にダイヤモンド粒子を残したまま、スラリー状混合物Sから鉄粉を取り除くことが出来ることが確かめられた。
上記処理方法において、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子の分散状態が、気泡Bの発生を停止した後も維持される場合には、気泡発生装置(41)を停止してから磁場を印加してもよい。
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第1粒子を含有する流動媒質中に、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第2粒子が混入している混合物を処理する方法であって、例えば、非磁性体粒子が液体(流動媒質)中に懸濁したスラリーに磁性体粒子が混入しているスラリー状混合物Sに適用することが出来る。ここで、磁性体には強磁性体が含まれ、非磁性体には常磁性体及び反磁性体が含まれるものとする。
以下では、スラリー状混合物Sを処理する態様について説明する。
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、図23に示す処理装置(5)を用いて実施される。処理装置(5)は、モータ(51)と、永久磁石(52)と、昇降機(53)とを具えている。
一方、図23に示す様に昇降機(53)の可動部(531)を上昇させることにより、永久磁石(52)を容器P内のスラリー状混合物Sから取り出すことが出来る。
上記処理装置(5)を用いてスラリー状混合物Sを処理する方法について説明する。まず、図23に示す様に、スラリー状混合物Sが入った容器Pを、永久磁石(52)の下方位置に設置する。
この段階では、スラリー状混合物S中の非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とは、互いに結合して凝集物を形成している。
従って、上述した処理方法によれば、スラリー状混合物S中に殆どの非磁性体粒子を残したまま、スラリー状混合物S中から磁性体粒子を除去することが出来る。
本願発明者は、第4実施形態に係る処理方法を用いて磁性体粒子を分離・除去する実験を行い、スラリー状混合物S中に非磁性体粒子を残したまま、スラリー状混合物Sから磁性体粒子を取り除くことが出来ることを確かめた。
実験対象として、粘性アルコールにダイヤモンド粒子と半導体の加工粉と鉄粉(磁性体粒子)とが懸濁しているスラリー状混合物Sを用いた。
本実験では、上記スラリー状混合物Sを150mlだけ容器Pに注ぎ込んだ。又、永久磁石(52)には、表面における磁束密度の最大値が0.3T程度であるネオジウム磁石を用いた。
図25に示されるグラフから、上述した処理を1回行うだけで、処理前には約1.5×10-4Vに相当する量だけ含まれていた鉄粉が、約0.2×10-4Vに相当する量まで減少することがわかる。又、図26に示される観察像から、処理後のスラリー状混合物S中には、鉄粉が殆ど残っていないことがわかる。又、処理後のスラリー状混合物S中には、多くのダイヤモンド粒子が残ったままであることがわかる。
従って、従って、本実施形態に係る処理方法を用いることにより、スラリー状混合物S中にダイヤモンド粒子を残したまま、スラリー状混合物Sから鉄粉を取り除くことが出来ることが確かめられた。
上記処理方法において、第1実施形態の変形例4において説明したのと同様、永久磁石(52)に替えて超伝導磁石を用いてスラリー状混合物Sに磁場を印加してもよい。
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第1粒子を含有する流動媒質中に、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第2粒子が混入している混合物を処理する方法であって、特に流動媒質が水系の媒質である混合物に適用されるものである。ここで、磁性体には強磁性体が含まれ、非磁性体には常磁性体及び反磁性体が含まれるものとする。
以下では、非磁性体粒子を含有する水系の媒質に磁性体粒子が混入している混合物Wを処理する態様について説明する。
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、図27に示す処理装置(6)を用いて実施される。処理装置(6)は、液体輸送装置(61)と、永久磁石(62)と、超音波発生装置(63)と、磁性体からなる耐食性を有するフィラメント(64)とを具えている。液体輸送装置(61)は、一端が容器P内の混合物Wに浸けられた液体流路(611)と、液体流路(611)の一端から混合物Wを汲み上げて液体流路(611)内に混合物Wを流すポンプ(612)とから構成されている。
本実施形態に係る処理方法について説明する。まず、非磁性体粒子を含有する水系の媒質に磁性体粒子が混入した混合物Wを用意する。この段階では、混合物W中の非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とは、互いに結合して凝集物を形成している。
或いは、混合物Wにアルカリ性の水溶液を加えることによって、混合物WのpHを値p1及び値p2の何れの値よりも大きくなる様に調整した場合、非磁性体粒子及び磁性体粒子は何れも負に帯電し、これにより非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子との間には反発力が発生することになる。
一方、混合物WのpHを値p1及び値p2の何れの値よりも大きくする場合には、更に混合物WのpHを、フロック化する上記所定の範囲の上限値p4よりも大きくなる様に調整して、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とのフロック化を防止する必要がある。
これにより、混合物Wは、液体流路(611)内に配備されているフィラメント(64)に到達し、混合物W中の磁性体粒子と非磁性体粒子はそれぞれ、フィラメント(64)から大きさの異なる磁気力Fmを受けることになる。ここで、混合物W中の磁性体粒子は、大きな磁気力Fmをフィラメント(64)から受けるので、フィラメント(64)の表面に吸着することになる。一方、混合物W中の非磁性体粒子は、フィラメント(64)から受ける磁気力Fmが非常に小さいので、フィラメント(64)の表面に吸着し難く、従ってフィラメント(64)が配置されている位置を通過して、流体流路(611)の他端から排出されることになる。
本願発明者は、第5実施形態に係る処理方法を用いて磁性体粒子を分離・除去する実験を行い、混合物W中に非磁性体粒子を残したまま、混合物Wから磁性体粒子を取り除くことが出来ることを、2種類の混合物について確かめた。
<実験方法>
実験対象として、水系の媒体にセリア粒子(非磁性体粒子)とマグへマイト粉(磁性体粒子)とが懸濁した混合物Wを用いた。
セリア粒子の等電点でのpHは約7.2であり、マグヘマイト粉の等電点でのpHは7~8程度である。そこで本実験では、上記混合物Wに硝酸を加えることにより、混合物WのpHを3に調整した。
磁気天秤による測定の結果、上記処理方法によれば、処理前には-0.098×10-5Vに相当する量だけ含まれていたマグヘマイト粉が、-0.117×10-5Vに相当する量まで減少することがわかった。尚、本実験では、流動媒質として水を用いており、マグヘマイト粉を含まない水だけを磁気天秤により測定した場合、磁気天秤の出力電圧は約-0.117×10-5Vとなる。よって、磁気天秤の出力電圧が-0.117×10-5Vに近いほど、マグヘマイト粉の量が少ないことを表している。
更に、図30に示される観察像から、pH調整を行った後に超音波振動を付与することにより、混合物W中の凝集物がほぐれて、セリア粒子とマグヘマイト粉とが混合物W中に分散していることがわかる。
<実験方法>
実験対象として、水系の媒体にアルミナ粒子(非磁性体粒子)とマグネタイト粉(磁性体粒子)とが懸濁すると共に、該媒体に硫酸バンド(凝集剤)が添加されている混合物Wを用いた。
アルミナ粒子の等電点でのpHは約9であり、マグネタイト粉の等電点でのpHは5~6.5程度である。又、硫酸バンドによりフロック化が発生するpHの範囲は約5~8である。そこで本実験では、上記混合物Wに硝酸を加えることにより、混合物WのpHを3に調整した。
そして、処理後の混合物Wの上澄み液を採取し、その中に含まれるマグネタイト粉の量を磁気天秤により測定した。又、処理後の混合物Wに対して顕微鏡観察を行った。図31には、顕微鏡観察によって得られた観察像が示されている。尚、処理後の混合物Wの観察像と比較するため、処理前の混合物W(pH7)及びpH調整後であってマグネタイト粉を分離・除去する前の混合物W(pH3)についても、それぞれ顕微鏡観察を行った。図32及び図33には、これらの顕微鏡観察によって得られた観察像が示されている。
磁気天秤による測定の結果、上記処理方法によれば、処理前には0.331×10-5Vに相当する量だけ含まれていたマグネタイト粉が、-0.112×10-5Vに相当する量まで減少することがわかった。尚、本実験では、流動媒質として水を用いており、マグネタイト粉を含まない水だけを磁気天秤により測定した場合、磁気天秤の出力電圧は約-0.117×10-5Vとなる。よって、磁気天秤の出力電圧が-0.117×10-5Vに近いほど、マグネタイト粉の量が少ないことを表している。
更に、図33に示される観察像から、pH調整を行うことにより、アルミナ粒子とマグネタイト粉とのフロック化が防止されると共に、混合物W中の凝集物がほぐれて、アルミナ粒子とマグネタイト粉とが混合物W中に分散していることがわかる。
上記処理方法において、永久磁石(62)に替えて超伝導磁石を用いてもよい。又、上記処理方法において、超音波発生装置(63)を用いなくても、pH調整により混合物W中の粒子を分散させることが出来る場合がある。
この原理を利用して、例えば混合物W中に3種類以上の粒子が混入している場合には、混合物WのpHを調整することによって、除去したい何種類かの粒子だけを凝集させて除去することが出来る。
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第1粒子と、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第2粒子との混合物を処理する方法であり、例えば粉状の混合物に適用することが出来る。ここで、磁性体には強磁性体が含まれ、非磁性体には常磁性体及び反磁性体が含まれるものとする。
以下では、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とが混合した混合粉体Mを処理する態様について説明する。
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、図34に示す処理装置(7)を用いて実施される。処理装置(7)は、混合粉体Mが流れる流路(71)と、エアーコンプレッサ(72)と、永久磁石(73)と、ステンレス製メッシュ(74)と、磁気フィルタ(75)とを具えている。
又、永久磁石(73)は、流路(71)の一方の端部の外周面に設置されている。尚、永久磁石(73)には、様々な大きさの磁束密度を有する永久磁石を用いることが出来る。
この段階では、混合粉体M中の非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とは、両粒子間の相互作用や気体中の水分により互いに結合して凝集物を形成している。
又、永久磁石(73)に吸着した凝集物には空気が吹き付けられるので、凝集物中の水分が気化することになる。
又、鉄製メッシュ(752)の表面に吸着した凝集物には空気が吹き付けられるので、凝集物中の水分が気化することになる。
ここで、上述した処理装置及び処理方法において、空気の流速等の条件を調整することにより、混合粉体M中から殆どの磁性体粒子を分離することが可能である。この様に磁性体粒子を分離・除去することにより、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子の再利用が可能となる。
本願発明者は、第6実施形態に係る処理方法を用いて磁性体粒子を分離・除去する実験を行い、混合粉体M中の非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とを分離することが出来ることを確かめた。
実験対象として、2μmの平均粒子径を有するシリカ粒子に、8μmの平均粒子径を有するフェライト粉が20wt%の割合で混合されている混合粉体Mを用いた。
本実験では、永久磁石(73)には、表面における磁束密度の最大値が0.3T程度であるネオジウム磁石を用いた。対向型永久磁石(751)には、内部磁束密度が0.7T程度である対向型ネオジウム磁石を用いた。ステンレス製メッシュ(74)には網目が#40のものを用い、鉄製メッシュ(752)には線径が0.6mmのメッシュ(#5)を用いた。又、流路(71)内を流れる気体として空気を用い、該空気の流速を0.3m/sとした。
図35に示される結果から、上記処理装置(7)において鉄製メッシュ(752)、ステンレス製メッシュ(74)、永久磁石(73)の何れもがないものによって混合粉体Mを処理した場合には、分離率は約70%であるが、上記処理装置(7)において少なくとも鉄製メッシュ(752)又は鉄製ワイヤが具わっているものによって混合粉体Mを処理することにより、90%程度の分離率が得られることがわかる。
従って、流路(71)に磁気フィルタ(75)を配備すると共に該流路に気体を流し、該気体の流れを利用して混合粉体Mを流路(71)内に流すことにより、混合粉体M中のシリカ粒子(非磁性体粒子)とフェライト粉(磁性体粒子)とが分離されることが確かめられた。
上記処理方法において、磁気フィルタ(75)を構成する対向型永久磁石(751)に替えて超伝導磁石を用いてもよい。
上述した第6実施形態に係る処理方法は、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とが混合した混合粉体Mに限らず、第1実施形態の変形例5で説明したのと同様、2種類の非磁性体粒子又は磁性体粒子が混合した混合物などにも適用することが出来る。即ち、上記第6実施形態に係る処理方法は、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第1粒子と第2粒子とが混合した混合物に適用することが出来る。
本願発明者は、第1粒子と第2粒子とが何れも磁性体粒子である混合粉体Mに対して、第6実施形態に係る処理方法を適用することにより、第1実施形態の変形例5で説明したのと同様、第1粒子の飽和磁化と第2粒子の飽和磁化との差を利用して第1粒子と第2粒子とを分離することが出来ることを実験により確かめた。
<実験方法>
実験対象として、マグネタイト(或いはフェライト)からなる第1粒子と、ヘマタイトからなる第2粒子とが混合した混合粉体Mを用いた。ここで、第1粒子と第2粒子は何れも、粒径が約0.5μmである。又、第1粒子は、単位質量あたりの飽和磁化が80~90A・m2/kg程度であり、第2粒子は、単位質量あたりの飽和磁化が1~10A・m2/kg程度である。
実験の結果、処理後の混合粉体Mにおいて、第1粒子の含有率は0~10%であり、第2粒子の含有率は90~100%であった。第1粒子の含有率が著しく小さい理由として、永久磁石(73)の磁場内及び磁気フィルタ(75)内を第1粒子と第2粒子とが通過するとき、飽和磁化が大きい第1粒子には大きな磁気力が働き、これにより第1粒子が永久磁石(73)又は磁気フィルタ(75)により捕捉されたことが考えられる。一方、第2粒子の含有率が著しく大きい理由として、飽和磁化が小さい第2粒子には小さな磁気力しか働かないため、殆どの第2粒子が、空気の風圧(推進力)により第1粒子から分離され(即ち、第1粒子と第2粒子との凝集物がほぐされ)、その結果、永久磁石(73)の磁場内及び磁気フィルタ(75)内を通過して流路(71)の他方の端部から排出されたことが考えられる。
本願発明者は、上記第6の実施形態に係る処理方法において、磁気フィルタ(75)を構成する対向型永久磁石(751)に替えて超伝導磁石を用いた場合についても、これを第1粒子と第2粒子とが何れも磁性体粒子である混合粉体Mに対して適用することにより、第1粒子の飽和磁化と第2粒子の飽和磁化との差を利用して第1粒子と第2粒子とを分離することが出来ることを実験により確かめた。
実験対象として、マグネタイト(或いはフェライト)からなる第1粒子と、ヘマタイトからなる第2粒子とが混合した混合粉体Mを用いた。ここで、第1粒子と第2粒子は何れも、粒径が約0.5μmである。又、第1粒子は、単位質量あたりの飽和磁化が80~90A・m2/kg程度であり、第2粒子は、単位質量あたりの飽和磁化が1~10A・m2/kg程度である。
実験の結果、第2粒子の分離率は80~100%であり、第2粒子の含有率は95~100%であった。第2粒子の分離率及び含有率が著しく大きい理由として、永久磁石(73)の磁場内及び磁気フィルタ(75)内を第1粒子と第2粒子とが通過するとき、飽和磁化が大きい第1粒子には大きな磁気力が働き、これにより第1粒子が永久磁石(73)及び磁気フィルタ(75)により捕捉されるのに対し、飽和磁化が小さい第2粒子には小さな磁気力しか働かず、このため殆どの第2粒子が、空気の風圧(推進力)により第1粒子から分離され(即ち、第1粒子と第2粒子との凝集物がほぐされ)、その結果、永久磁石(73)の磁場内及び磁気フィルタ(75)内を通過して流路(71)の他方の端部から排出されたことが考えられる。
上述した処理装置(7)において、図39に示す様に、流路(71)の一方の端部内に分散室(76)が設けられていてもよい。ここで、分散室(76)は、該一方の端部内にフィルタ(761)を設けて形成されたフィルタ(761)より下流側の領域に、プラスチック製又はセラミック製の複数の球体(762)を収容することにより構成されている。又、フィルタ(761)は、球体(762)の通過を妨げる一方、凝集状態にない第1粒子又は第2粒子、及びそれらの凝集物の内、径の小さいものを通過させるフィルタである。そして、本変形例に係る処理装置においては、該分散室(76)に混合粉体Mがエアーコンプレッサ等により吸入される。
本願発明者は、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とが混合した混合粉体Mに対して本変形例に係る処理装置を用いることにより、混合粉体M中の非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とを効率的に分離することが出来ることを実験により確かめた。
実験対象として、粒径が20~50μm程度の常磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子との混合粉体Mを用いた。
本実験では、球体(762)として、径が250~1000μmの粉砕ボール(PET製又はセラミック製)を用いた。対向型永久磁石(751)には、内部磁束密度が0.7T程度である対向型ネオジウム磁石を用い、鉄製メッシュ(752)には線径が0.6mmのメッシュ(#5)を用いた。又、流路(71)内を流れる気体として空気を用い、該空気の流速を0.3m/sとした。
実験の結果、常磁性体粒子の分離率は80~100%であり、常磁性体粒子の含有率は95~100%であった。この結果から、常磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とが分離され、且つ常磁性体粒子を高い割合(分離率)で回収することが出来ることが確かめられた。
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第1粒子と、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第2粒子との混合物を処理する方法である。ここで、磁性体には強磁性体が含まれ、非磁性体には常磁性体及び反磁性体が含まれるものとする。
以下では、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とが混合した混合粉体Mを処理する態様について説明する。
本実施形態に係る処理方法は、図36及び図37に示す処理装置(8)を用いて実施される。処理装置(8)は、混合粉体Mが搬送されるべき搬送面(811)を有する振動型直進フィーダ(81)を具え、該振動型直進フィーダが振動することにより、搬送面(811)上には混合粉体Mの流動層が形成され、これにより混合粉体Mには搬送方向(801)の推進力が付与されることになる。即ち、振動型直進フィーダは、搬送面(811)上に混合粉体Mの流動層を形成することにより混合粉体Mに対して推進力を付与する推進力付与部として機能する。
又、振動型直進フィーダ(81)の搬送面(811)には、搬送方向(801)に並んで上流側から第1メッシュ(821)と第2メッシュ(822)が配備されている。
この段階では、混合粉体M中の非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とは、互いに結合して凝集物を形成している。
尚、混合粉体M中の凝集物には、搬送面(811)との相互作用(例えば剪断力)によりほぐされるものも存在する。
ここで、上述した処理装置及び処理方法において、磁石の数や振動型直進フィーダの振動数等の条件を調整することにより、混合粉体M中から殆どの磁性体粒子を分離することが可能である。この様に磁性体粒子を分離・除去することにより、非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子の再利用が可能となる。
本願発明者は、第7実施形態に係る処理方法を用いて磁性体粒子を分離・除去する実験を行い、混合粉体M中の非磁性体粒子と磁性体粒子とを分離することが出来ることを確かめた。
実験対象として、2μmの平均粒子径を有するシリカ粒子に、8μmの平均粒子径を有するフェライト粉が20wt%の割合で混合されている混合粉体Mを用いた。
本実験では、第1及び第2永久磁石(83)(84)には、表面における磁束密度の最大値が0.25T程度である円柱状のネオジウム磁石(直径5mm、高さ5mm)を用い、計14個の第1及び第2永久磁石(83)(84)を図36に示す如く位置に配置した。又、振動型直進フィーダ(81)による混合粉体Mの搬送速度を0.1m/sとした。
そして、処理後の混合粉体Mを採取し、その中に含まれるフェライト粉の量を磁気天秤により測定し、処理前に混合粉体Mに含まれていたフィライト粉の重量に対する分離されたフェライト粉の重量の割合(分離率)を求めた。
そして、後処理後の混合粉体Mを採取し、その中に含まれるフェライト粉の量を磁気天秤により測定し、フェライト粉の分離率を求めた。
実験の結果、ステンレス製メッシュ(#60)を用いた処理実験、及び磁性体(SUS430)からなるメッシュ(#80)を用いた処理実験の何れにおいても、処理後の混合粉体Mにおいて約91%の分離率が得られた。又、後処理後の混合物粉体において約97%の分離率が得られた。
従って、上記処理装置(8)の如く混合粉体Mが流動層となって流れる流路内に磁石とメッシュを設置することにより、混合粉体M中のシリカ粒子(非磁性体粒子)とフェライト粉(磁性体粒子)とが分離されることが確かめられた。
流動層を形成する推進力付与部は、上記振動型直進フィーダ(81)に限られるものではなく、例えば搬送面上の混合粉体Mを気体によって吹き上げることにより搬送面上に流動層を形成するものであってもよい。
上述した処理装置(8)において、図40に示す様に、搬送面(811)に載置された第1永久磁石(83)及び第2永久磁石(84)に替えて、表面の磁束密度が略同一である2つの永久磁石(851)(852)がそれぞれ、搬送面(811)上の異なる高さ位置にて上流側から下流側へ順に配置されていてもよい。図40に示す処理装置においては、下流側の永久磁石(852)が上流側の永久磁石(851)より低い位置に配置されている。
まず、処理対象となる混合粉体Mを、搬送面(811)の内、第1永久磁石(851)との対向領域より上流側の位置に載置する。ここでは、この段階で既に混合粉体M中の第1粒子と第2粒子とが分散されている状態を考える。
本願発明者は、図41に示す処理装置を用いて、飽和磁化の異なる3種類の磁性体粒子が混合した混合粉体から、各種粒子を分離することが出来ることを実験により確かめた。
実験対象として、マグネタイト(或いはフェライト)からなる第1粒子と、マグヘマイトからなる第2粒子と、ヘマタイトからなる第3粒子とが混合した混合粉体を用いた。ここで、これらの粒子は、粒径が数十μm~数mmである。又、第1粒子は、単位質量あたりの飽和磁化が80~90A・m2/kg程度であり、第2粒子は、単位質量あたりの飽和磁化が20~30A・m2/kg程度であり、第3粒子は、単位質量あたりの飽和磁化が1~10A・m2/kg程度である。
又、レアメタルと磁性体粒子又は非磁性体粒子との凝集物が含まれた混合物に対しても、上述した処理方法を適用することにより、混合物からレアメタルを分離することが出来る。
(11) 超音波発生装置
(12) 永久磁石
(14) 回転振動発生装置
(15) 縦振動発生装置
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(21) 攪拌装置
(22) 永久磁石
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(31) 超音波発生装置
(32) 超伝導磁石
(33) フィラメント
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(41) 気泡発生装置
(42) 永久磁石
(5) 混合物の処理装置
(51) モータ
(52) 永久磁石
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(61) 液体輸送装置
(62) 永久磁石
(63) 超音波発生装置
(64) フィラメント
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Claims (23)
- 磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第1粒子を含有する流動媒質中に、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第2粒子が混入している混合物を処理する方法であって、
前記混合物中に存在する第1粒子と第2粒子との凝集物を分散させる分散工程と、
前記分散工程と並行して又は分散工程の後に、混合物に対して磁場を印加して前記第1粒子と第2粒子とに大きさの異なる磁気力を付与し、これによって第1粒子と第2粒子とを分離する磁気分離工程
とを有する混合物の処理方法。 - 前記分散工程では、前記混合物に対して振動を付与する請求項1に記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記振動は、超音波振動である請求項2に記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記分散工程では、前記混合物を攪拌し、又は前記混合物内に気泡を発生させる請求項1に記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記分散工程では、前記第1粒子及び/又は第2粒子の表面のゼータ電位を調整して前記第1粒子と第2粒子との間に反発力を発生させる請求項1に記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記流動媒質は水系の媒質から形成されており、前記分散工程では、混合物中の水素イオン指数(pH)を調整して第1粒子及び/又は第2粒子の表面のゼータ電位を調整する請求項5に記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記流動媒質は気体から形成されており、前記分散工程では、磁気フィルタが設置されている流路内に前記混合物を流し、該磁気フィルタによって混合物中の凝集物を捕捉する共に、該磁気フィルタに対して気体を流し続ける請求項1に記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記磁気分離工程において第1粒子と第2粒子とに付与される磁気力はそれぞれ、第1粒子と第2粒子とがそれぞれ流動媒質から受けるドラッグ力と所定の大小関係を有している請求項1乃至請求項7の何れかに記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記磁気分離工程において第1粒子に付与される磁気力は、第1粒子が流動媒質から受けるドラッグ力よりも大きく、前記磁気分離工程において第2粒子に付与される磁気力は、第2粒子が流動媒質から受けるドラッグ力よりも小さい請求項8に記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記磁気分離工程では、超電導磁石を利用して前記混合物に対して磁場を印加する請求項1乃至請求項9の何れかに記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記磁気分離工程において前記混合物中の磁場に対して磁気勾配を発生させる請求項1乃至請求項10の何れかに記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記磁気分離工程では、前記混合物中に磁気勾配発生手段を配備することによって前記磁場に磁気勾配を発生させる請求項11に記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第1粒子と、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第2粒子との混合物を処理する方法であって、
流路に沿って混合物を流すべく該混合物に対して推進力を付与する推進力付与工程と、
前記推進力付与工程と並行して、前記推進力に抗して第1粒子及び第2粒子の何れか一方の粒子を所定の位置に留めるべく前記混合物に対して磁場を印加する磁場印加工程
とを有する混合物の処理方法。 - 前記推進力付与工程では、前記流路内を流れる気体又は液体を利用して前記混合物に対して推進力を付与する請求項13に記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記磁場印加工程では、前記流路内に設置された磁気フィルタによって前記混合物に対して磁場を印加する請求項14に記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記推進力付与工程では、前記流路内に前記混合物の流動層を形成することにより該混合物に対して推進力を付与する請求項13に記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記磁場印加工程では、前記流路内に設置された1又は複数の磁石によって前記混合物に対して磁場を印加する請求項16に記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 前記第1粒子又は第2粒子は砥粒或いは研磨粒子である請求項1乃至請求項17の何れかに記載の混合物の処理方法。
- 磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第1粒子と、磁性体又は非磁性体から形成された第2粒子との混合物を処理する装置であって、
流路に沿って混合物を流すべく該混合物に対して推進力を付与する推進力付与部と、
前記推進力に抗して第1粒子及び第2粒子の何れか一方の粒子を所定の位置に留めるべく前記混合物に対して磁場を印加する磁場印加部
とを具える混合物の処理装置。 - 前記推進力付与部は、前記流路内に気体又は液体を流すことにより、該気体又は液体の流れを利用して前記混合物に対して推進力を付与するものである請求項19に記載の混合物の処理装置。
- 前記磁場印加部は、前記流路内に設置された磁気フィルタによって構成されている請求項20に記載の混合物の処理装置。
- 前記推進力付与部は、前記流路内に前記混合物の流動層を形成することにより該混合物に対して推進力を付与するものである請求項19に記載の混合物の処理装置。
- 前記磁場印加部は、前記流路内に設置された1又は複数の磁石によって構成されている請求項22に記載の混合物の処理装置。
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