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Record 1 1980-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Chemical Engineering
DEF

Those used in the froth-flotation process. They include pH regulators, slime dispersants, re-surfacing agents, wetting agents, conditioning agents, collectors and frothers.

CONT

Controlled air and further chemicals, called flotation reagents, are added. The air forms bubbles in the pulp, the flotation reagents coat the sulphides-and not the waste particles-and cause them to stick to the bubbles which in turn (...) carry the sulphides to the top of the tanks (...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Génie chimique
DEF

substance chimique additionnée à la pulpe et qui rend adhérents aux bulles d'air les minéraux que l'on veut flotter.

Key term(s)
  • réactif de flotation
  • réactif de flottage

Spanish

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