Minimum Void Ratio Model Established from Tailings and Determination of Optimal Void Ratio

Figure 2

Diagram of fine-grain-dominant tailing mixture. (a–c) Schematic diagrams. (d–f) Phase diagrams. (a, d) Pure fine grains of tailing. (b, e) With limited mixing tailing volume. (c, f) Mixing tailing volume in general.

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