1. Flotation properties of a particular type of sphalerite.
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Bulut G., 8th international mineral processing symposium Antalya, Turkey 16-Oct-0018-Oct-00, Atak S., Kavak I., Bulut G., 8th international mineral processing symposium Antalya, Turkey 16-Oct-0018-Oct-00, Atak S., and Kavak I.
- Abstract
The flotation properties of a sphalerite sample from Gumushane, Turkey, containing 5% iron, were investigated with and without xanthate collectors. A purified sample was used in microflotation experiments. The iso-electric point for sphalerite was found at pH 9 by electrophoretic mobility measurements; xanthate addition moved this value to pH 6. Xanthate floated sphalerite in the absence of activators and collectorless flotation is also possible, between pH 2.5 and 5. Zinc sulphate was found to be the most effective depressant for sphalerite. Results from the Hallimond tube tests were confirmed in a Denver flotation machine., The flotation properties of a sphalerite sample from Gumushane, Turkey, containing 5% iron, were investigated with and without xanthate collectors. A purified sample was used in microflotation experiments. The iso-electric point for sphalerite was found at pH 9 by electrophoretic mobility measurements; xanthate addition moved this value to pH 6. Xanthate floated sphalerite in the absence of activators and collectorless flotation is also possible, between pH 2.5 and 5. Zinc sulphate was found to be the most effective depressant for sphalerite. Results from the Hallimond tube tests were confirmed in a Denver flotation machine.
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- 2000