METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAGNETIC SEPARATION OF PARTICLES

摘要

A method and apparatus for magnetic separation of particles within a container (100) containing a number of particles and a number of magnetically susceptible particles. A number of magnets (310) are arranged in a plane proximate the container. The magnetic poles (410) of the magnets (310) are arranged in a pattern to apply magnetic fields oriented perpendicular to the plane proximate the container. The pattern provides the consistent separation across the container of the number of magnetically susceptible particles from the rest of the particles.