Fine pyrite flotation in an agitated column cell

• Published in: International journal of mineral processing Vol. 58; no. 1; pp. 167 - 178
• Main Authors: Ityokumbul, M.T, de Aquino, J.A, O'Connor, C.T, Harris, M.C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.02.2000; Elsevier
• Subjects: agitation; Applied sciences; Exact sciences and technology; fine pyrite; flotation; Flotation. Enrichment. Beneficiation; Metals. Metallurgy; Ores; Production of metals; agitation; flotation; fine pyrite; Agitation; Flotation; Pyrite; Flotation machine; Ore treatment; Experimental study; Ore concentration; Hydrometallurgy; Sulfide ore

The flotation of fine pyrite has been studied in a 0.1 m×1.9 m agitated column. The variables studied were agitation, air and slurry feed rates. The recovery and selectivity were determined for various size fractions as a function of the column operating variables. The results obtained indicate that...