MINERAL ORE EXPANSION USING MICROWAVE ENERGY

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20100107931A1
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12531937

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Methods and systems for expanding mineral ore, including perlite, are disclosed. Microwave energy is generated and applied to at least one gas. The energized gas then contacts particles of at least one mineral ore, wherein the transfer of energy softens the particles and boils the water contained therein, thereby at least partially expanding the particles.

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IMERYS FILTRATION MINERALS INC1732 NORTH FIRST STREET SUITE 450 SAN JOSE CA 95112

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Roulston, John S Lompoc, US 11 194

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