Intu LabMetallurgy / Processes & balances

EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY · HANDLE AND UNDERSTAND

Separation through surface properties.

Formulate the pulp, choose a cell and adjust the air, agitation and foam. Compare grade and recovery, clean concentrate or exhaust reject.

6 cells · 7 ores · 34 reagents

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Understand: Concentrate by flotation

Linking surface chemistry, bubbles and selective separation of minerals.

Flotation separates particles according to their ability to attach to bubbles. Reagents modify the surface of certain minerals while the foaming contributes to the formation of a foam carrying the concentrate.

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