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Title: Adsorption of water-soluble polymers and its influence on the flocculation of coal-enrichment sludges

Journal Article · · Sov. J. Water Chem. Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5856269

The flocculation of effluents from the coal flotation process was investigated. Three polyelectrolytes were tested: poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO), polyacryamide (PAA) and a new, cheap, highly active polymer (VPK). The new cationic flocculant, which was derived from styrene, was capable of accelerating the flocculation process, with optimal dose being 2-3 mg/dm/sup 2/. At a given dose VPK was more effective than PAA or PEO.

OSTI ID:
5856269
Journal Information:
Sov. J. Water Chem. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 5:3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English