A superconducting high intensity magnetic separator

The ability of superconducting coils to produce large magnetic fields over large volumes without excessive expenditure of power makes them ideal candidates for use in magnetic separation. This paper is concerned with the effect of high magnetic fields on the separation process in a high intensity type of separator as well as some of the expected characteristics of devices using superconducting coils. It also describes a 50 kilogauss unit having a bore of 5 inches and a matrix length of 20 inches.