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PROCESS FOR THE CONCENTRATION OF ORES CONTAINING GOLD AND URANIUM

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4309644
ABS>A process is described for concentrating certain low grade uranium and gold bearing ores, in which the gangue is mainly quartz. The production of the concentrate is accomplished by subjecting the crushed ore to a froth floatation process using a fatty acid as a collector in conjunction with a potassium amyl xanthate collector. Pine oil is used as the frothing agent.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-014436
Assignee:
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2838369
OSTI ID:
4309644
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English