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Surface chemistry control for selective fossil resin flotation

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OSTI ID:7107636

A froth flotation method is disclosed for separating fine particles of fossil resin by use of frothing reagents which include an aliphatic organic compound having a polar group and containing not more than four carbon atoms. Butanol is an effective frothing reagent in this method. 12 figs.

Research Organization:
University of Utah
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-90PC90178
Assignee:
NETL; EDB-94-102384
Patent Number(s):
US 5318185; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-914844
OSTI ID:
7107636
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English