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ALKALINITY REGULATOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Chemical Engineering
CONT

Flotation modifiers include several classes of chemicals as described below. ... Alkalinity regulators such as lime, caustic soda, soda ash, and sulfuric acid are used to control or adjust pH, a very critical factor in many flotation separations.

OBS

pH regulators: Substances used in flotation processes to control the hydrogen-ion concentration.

Key term(s)
  • pH regulating agent
  • pH modifying agent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation des produits miniers
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Génie chimique
DEF

Réactif utilisé pour amener le pH de la pulpe à une valeur choisie.

Spanish

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