The adsorption of polysaccharides onto mineral surfaces: an acid/base interaction

• Published in: International journal of mineral processing Vol. 60; no. 3; pp. 229 - 245
• Main Authors: Liu, Qi, Zhang, Yahui, Laskowski, J.S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.12.2000; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Chemisorption; Exact sciences and technology; Flotation reagents; Metallurgical fundamentals; Metals. Metallurgy; Physisorption; Production of metals; Surface adsorption; Surface adsorption; Chemisorption; Physisorption; Flotation reagents; Flotation reagent; Flotation; Ore; Adsorption; Ore treatment; Experimental study; Polysaccharide; Ore concentration; Hydrometallurgy

Natural polysaccharides such as starch, dextrin, guar gum, cellulose and their derivatives are promising non-toxic organic depressants. Although generally perceived as non-selective, these polymers have found use in commercial processes or have been tested in laboratories in practically all flotatio...