Aspects of the selective flocculation and flotation of ultrafine galena particles

摘要

A novel method for the selective aggregation of ultrafine galena particles with coarse carrier galena particles is presented. Essential differences between this approach and those conventionally employed are highlighted. The particle size - flotation rate constant dependency for galena/quartz mixtures is examined and compared with results obtained using conventional aggregation techniques. Evidence for changes in the flotation rate of both galena and quartz are described.