The objective of this study is to investigate the improvement possibilities of the floatability of galena with ultrasonic application in the presence of potassium ethyl xanthate(KEX). For this purpose, micro-flotation...The objective of this study is to investigate the improvement possibilities of the floatability of galena with ultrasonic application in the presence of potassium ethyl xanthate(KEX). For this purpose, micro-flotation experiments were carried out in addition to surface chemistry studies including zeta potential, contact angle, and bubble-particle attachment time measurements at various ultrasonic power levels and conditioning time. The results showed that, the maximum micro-flotation recovery of 77.5% was obtained with 30 W ultrasound power and 2 min conditioning time. In addition, more negative zeta potential values were obtained with ultrasound as well as higher contact angle and lower bubble-particle attachment time, which indicated the increased hydrophobicity of galena with ultrasound.展开更多
The flotation behavior of pyrrhotite was investigated by using ethyl xanthate as a collector. The results show that pyrrhotite has good floatability from pH 2 to 11, and poor flotability when pH>12. The reagents ad...The flotation behavior of pyrrhotite was investigated by using ethyl xanthate as a collector. The results show that pyrrhotite has good floatability from pH 2 to 11, and poor flotability when pH>12. The reagents adjusting potential are ammonium persulfate ((NH4)2S2O8) and sodium dithionite (Na2S2O4). The flotation of pyrrhotite is dependent on pulp potential at certain pH value. The potential-pH range for pyrrhotite flotation was established. Cyclic voltammetry and FTIR spectroscopy analysis show that the major adsorption product of ethyl xanthate on pyrrhotite is dixanthogen. The intensity of FTIR signals of dixanthogen adsorbed on pyrrhotite and the anode current of a pyrrhotite electrode and flotation response of pyrrhotite are correlated with pulp potentials.展开更多
基金the Research Fund of Istanbul University under grant FAB-2017-25658.
文摘The objective of this study is to investigate the improvement possibilities of the floatability of galena with ultrasonic application in the presence of potassium ethyl xanthate(KEX). For this purpose, micro-flotation experiments were carried out in addition to surface chemistry studies including zeta potential, contact angle, and bubble-particle attachment time measurements at various ultrasonic power levels and conditioning time. The results showed that, the maximum micro-flotation recovery of 77.5% was obtained with 30 W ultrasound power and 2 min conditioning time. In addition, more negative zeta potential values were obtained with ultrasound as well as higher contact angle and lower bubble-particle attachment time, which indicated the increased hydrophobicity of galena with ultrasound.
文摘The flotation behavior of pyrrhotite was investigated by using ethyl xanthate as a collector. The results show that pyrrhotite has good floatability from pH 2 to 11, and poor flotability when pH>12. The reagents adjusting potential are ammonium persulfate ((NH4)2S2O8) and sodium dithionite (Na2S2O4). The flotation of pyrrhotite is dependent on pulp potential at certain pH value. The potential-pH range for pyrrhotite flotation was established. Cyclic voltammetry and FTIR spectroscopy analysis show that the major adsorption product of ethyl xanthate on pyrrhotite is dixanthogen. The intensity of FTIR signals of dixanthogen adsorbed on pyrrhotite and the anode current of a pyrrhotite electrode and flotation response of pyrrhotite are correlated with pulp potentials.