The effect of slime coatings of the serpentine minerals,chrysotile and lizardite,on pentlandite flotation |
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Authors: | C.R. Edwards W.B. Kipkie G.E. Agar |
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Affiliation: | 1. Alsands Project Group, Calgary, Alta Canada;2. INCO Metals Co., Sudbury, Ont. Canada;3. INCO Metals Co., Sheridan Park, Mississauga, Ont. Canada |
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Abstract: | Serpentine minerals in the gangue often interfere with the concentration of nickel sulfide ores. The influence of slime coatings of the serpentine minerals chrysotile and lizardite on the flotation of unoxidized pentlandite has been studied. In addition to microflotation testing at pH 9 with potassium amyl xanthate collector, electrophoresis and scanning electron microscopy have been used. The formation of a slime coating was found to be directly related to the surface charges on the slime and the sulfide mineral. Chemical additives which modified the slime surface charge, such as carboxy methyl cellulose, dextrin, sodium pyrophosphate and sodium silicate, were shown to be effective in reducing the adverse influence of the slime on the flotation of pentlandite. |
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