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Process for coal flotation using 4-methyl cyclohexane methanol frothers

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6934365

This patent describes an improvement in a froth flotation process wherein solid coal particles are selectively separated under coal froth flotation conditions as a froth phase from remaining solid feed particles as an aqueous phase in the presence of a frother. It comprises: a frother comprising a mixture of 4-methyl cyclohexane methanol, water, and a monoether of 4-methyl cyclohexane methanol.

Assignee:
Nalco Chemical Co., Naperville, IL
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4915825
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-353935A
OSTI ID:
6934365
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English