The basic condition that the ball for comminution of a particle of
raw material must satisfy is that stress occuring in it on impact should
exceed the tensile strength of mineral raw material particle. That is why the
maximal ball diameter in the mill is determined depending on raw material
size distribution. After establishment of maximal ball diameter it is
necessary to form the charge of grinding media of different diameters. Size
of the charge must be optimal for grinding the particular raw material.