Hydrophobic flocculation flotation for beneficiating fine coal and minerals
- Univ. Autonoma de San Luis Potosi (Mexico). Inst. de Metalurgia
It is shown that hydrophobic flocculation flotation (HFF) is an effective process to treat finely ground ores and slimes so as to concentrate coal and mineral values at a fine size range. The process is based on first dispersing the fine particles suspension, followed by flocculation of fine mineral values or coal in the form of hydrophobic surfaces either induced by specifically adsorbed surfactants or from nature at the conditioning of the slurry with the shear field of sufficient magnitude. The flocculation is intensified by the addition of a small amount of nonpolar oil. finely ground coals, ilmenite slimes, and gold finely disseminated in a slag have been treated by this process. Results are presented indicating that cleaned coal with low ash and sulfur remaining and high Btu recovery can be obtained, and the refractory ores of ilmenite slimes and fine gold-bearing slag can be reasonably concentrated, leading to better beneficiation results than other separation techniques. In addition, the main operating parameters affecting the HFF process are discussed.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 634704
- Journal Information:
- Separation Science and Technology, Journal Name: Separation Science and Technology Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 33; ISSN 0149-6395; ISSN SSTEDS
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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