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MACHINE FLOTTATION PNEUMATIQUE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pneumatic flotation cell
1, record 1, English, pneumatic%20flotation%20cell
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pneumatic cell 2, record 1, English, pneumatic%20cell
correct
- air cell 3, record 1, English, air%20cell
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine in which the air used to generate a mineralised froth is blown into the cell, either through a porous septum at or near the bottom, or by pipes which bring low-pressure air to that region. 4, record 1, English, - pneumatic%20flotation%20cell
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In pneumatic cells, the air flow also provides agitation of pulp. While the actual number of plants with air cells is relatively small, the majority of these units are used in concentration of copper ores and handle fairly large tonnages. 3, record 1, English, - pneumatic%20flotation%20cell
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pneumatic floatation cell
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- machine de flottation pneumatique
1, record 1, French, machine%20de%20flottation%20pneumatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cellule pneumatique 2, record 1, French, cellule%20pneumatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine de flottation dans laquelle l'aération et l'agitation sont obtenues à l'aide d'une injection d'air comprimé dans la pulpe. 3, record 1, French, - machine%20de%20flottation%20pneumatique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- cellule de flottation pneumatique
- machine pneumatique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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