The mixing tank is used for mix the target material with the agent or water for next step processing, such as mixing the ore with the flotation agent for the concentration process, or mix the fine ore with water for sand pump pumping.
The feeding density normally should be under 30%, and the particle size should be under 1mm to protect the impeller. And the mixing tank could be customized manufactured, the diameter bellow just for reference
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