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Powdered ore extraction, commonly referred to as "powdered", is a method of extracting valuable minerals from ore through the use of explosives and crushing or grinding the ore into a fine powder.

This process involves detonating explosives within the ore body, which causes the ore to break down into a loose, powder-like consistency. The resulting material is often referred to as "powdered ore". The powder is then collected and subjected to various methods of separation and processing in order to extract the desired minerals.

One of the key advantages of powder is that it allows for more effective and efficient extraction of valuable minerals. The powder can beBeh purified and separated using a variety of techniques, including magnets, flotation cells, and chemical treatments. This can result in a higher yield of desired minerals compared to traditional methods of extraction.

Powder is also often used in conjunction with 3D printing technology, also known as "shape deposition manufacturing" or SDM. In SDM, a fine powder of material is transmitted through a network of tubes and is then directed onto a substrate, where it is solidified using heat, binding agents, or other means. This process allows for the creation of complex shapes and structures that may not be possible with traditional manufacturing techniques.

The use of powder in SDM has been the subject of research and development in recent years, and has potential applications in fields such as aerospace, biomedical devices, and artistic fabrication.