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Method for the beneficiation of oxidized coal

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OSTI ID:5378262
A process is described for modifying the surfaces of oxidized coal and beneficiating the coal, the process comprising the steps of: (i) subjecting coal having oxidized surfaces to high shear agitation in water; (ii) desliming the coal mixture resulting from step (i); and (iii) introducing the deslimed coal mixture resulting from step (ii) to froth flotation beneficiation, the froth flotation beneficiation comprising admixing the deslimed coal mixture with a surface treating mixture comprised of a polymerizable monomer, a catalyst and a liquid organic carrier.
Assignee:
Sohio Energy Development Co., Cleveland, OH
Patent Number(s):
US 4605420
OSTI ID:
5378262
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English