Analysis of the Particle Size Distribution of Products Crushing Shale and Dolomite Crushing by Compression of Single Irregular Particles

The paper presents the results of compression crushing tests of single particles for two lithological types of copper ore: dolomite and shale. The breakage test for single irregular particles were performed with using a hydraulic press device. The authors prepared five particle size fractions of each material, within ranges: 16–18 mm, 18–20 mm, 20–25 mm, 25–31,5 mm and 31–45 mm. The particle size distribution function of single-particle breakage test was calculated separately for each size fraction of dolomite and shale. In addition, the cumulative particle size distribution function for five size fractions for both materials was presented. The curves of the particle size distribution were approximated by the three-parameter function, which parameters depend on the particle strength and material type. The three-parameter function approximating agrees well with the particle size distribution of irregular dolomite and shale particles.