Agglomeration [əˌɡlɒm.əˈreɪ.ʃən] – the process of agglomeration is a thermal method of coarsening small materials, often ore pieces (ore flakes and concentrates, powdered ores, flue dust) to improve their metallurgical properties; it is usually carried out by burning a small amount of fuel inside the material with constant suction of air from it; often flux is added to the agglomerated slag (limestone is added).
Ex. The process of agglomeration plays a crucial role in transforming fine ore particles into larger, cohesive pellets for efficient handling and downstream processing in the mining industry.