Effect of clay minerals on froth stability in mineral flotation: a review

Farrokhpay, Saeed and Bradshaw, Dee J. (2012). Effect of clay minerals on froth stability in mineral flotation: a review. In: Pradip (Conference President), XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012: Conference Proceedings. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, (4601-4611). 24-28 September 2012.

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Author Farrokhpay, Saeed
Bradshaw, Dee J.
Title of paper Effect of clay minerals on froth stability in mineral flotation: a review
Conference Paper Type Fully Published Paper
Conference name XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012    (ERA 2010 Rank A)
Conference location New Delhi, India
Conference dates 24-28 September 2012
Proceedings title XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012: Conference Proceedings
Editor Pradip (Conference President)
Place published New Delhi, India
Publisher Technowrites
Publication date 2012
ISBN 8190171437
Start page 4601
End page 4611
Total pages 11
Collection year 2013
Language eng
Abstract/Summary The reactivity of clay minerals and variety of these reactions are greater than any other known colloidal material. While it is acknowledged that clay minerals can cause problems in mineral flotation, the literature contains conflicting evidence, particularly with respect to the effect of clays on froth stability. It is well known that achieving and maintaining optimum froth stability is an influential factor in determining froth flotation performance. However, the presence of clay minerals in the ore is a major challenge to obtaining a stable froth. In fact, clay minerals could reduce froth flotation performance by both decreasing or increasing froth stability. The mechanism by which clay minerals affect froth stability is not fully understood and needs to be investigated further. In order to improve flotation performance, reliable knowledge of the effect of clay minerals on froth stability is essential which is discussed in this paper.
Keyword Froth flotation
Froth stability
Clay
Clay minerals
Q-Index Code E1
Q-Index Status Confirmed Code
Institutional Status UQ

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