Utilization of Citric Acid to Improve the Depressive Efficiency of Sodium Silicate on the Flotation of Calcite and Fluorite
- Organization:
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
- Pages:
- 8
- File Size:
- 2548 KB
- Publication Date:
- Mar 27, 2022
Abstract
The study proposes a novel reagent scheme where adding a small amount of citric acid (CA) significantly improves the depression effect of sodium silicate on calcite and fluorite. The flotation results suggest optimal concentrations for CA and sodium silicate, achieving nearly complete depression of the minerals. Theoretical analysis indicates that CA dissolves calcium ions on the mineral surface, enhancing the adsorption of sodium silicate and preventing collector adsorption.
Citation
APA: (2022) Utilization of Citric Acid to Improve the Depressive Efficiency of Sodium Silicate on the Flotation of Calcite and Fluorite
MLA: Utilization of Citric Acid to Improve the Depressive Efficiency of Sodium Silicate on the Flotation of Calcite and Fluorite. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2022.