Mineral processing is often carried out on suspensions (usually a mixture of solid particles and liquid). The process is influenced by the resistance to flow resulting from a shear stress or pressure applied in the fluid (suspension). Therefore, the viscosity of suspensions will affect the mineral process. This paper reviews the applications of rheology in mineral processing. This review focuses on conceptual aspects such as fluid classification, variable of rheology and measurements with concentric viscometer.
rheology; viscosity; suspensions
