Influence of variation in grind size distribution on flotation kinetics of Northparkes copper ore

Amini, E., Bradshaw, D. J. and Wightman, E. (2010). Influence of variation in grind size distribution on flotation kinetics of Northparkes copper ore. In: O. Y.Gulsoy, S. L. Ergun, N. M. Can and I. B. Celik, Proceedings of the XII International Mineral Processing Symposium. XII IMPS: XII International Mineral Processing Symposium, Cappadocia, Turkey, (331-340). 6-8 October, 2010.

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Author Amini, E.
Bradshaw, D. J.
Wightman, E.
Title of paper Influence of variation in grind size distribution on flotation kinetics of Northparkes copper ore
Conference Paper Type Fully Published Paper
Conference name XII IMPS: XII International Mineral Processing Symposium
Conference location Cappadocia, Turkey
Conference dates 6-8 October, 2010
Proceedings title Proceedings of the XII International Mineral Processing Symposium
Editor O. Y.Gulsoy
S. L. Ergun
N. M. Can
I. B. Celik
Place published Ankara, Turkey
Publisher Dept Mining Engin., Hacettep University
Publication date 2010
ISBN 9789754912951; 9754912955
Start page 331
End page 340
Total pages 10
Collection year 2011
Language eng
Formatted Abstract/Summary A number of methods have been used to assess the effect of grind size distribution on flotation response. In general these methods rely on two key assumptions, namely that; the size by size recovery behaviour of minerals in the ore remains constant and there is a deterministic relationship between the cumulative metal and size distribution. This approach has been applied to predict changes in the flotation response of Northparkes ore as a function of changes in flotation feed size (from P80 90 to 150µm). The results obtained from batch flotation tests in a 5 L cell indicate that in general rate constant in a given size fraction is not influenced by the flotation feed size distribution. However at coarser size fractions (greater than 75µm) there is some apparent variation in the rate constant. This is discussed in the context of the degree of liberation of floatable mineral particles in the feed and highlights the value of incorporating mineralogical information into the approach.
Copyright: Mining Engineering Department, Hacettepe University
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