Title
Tailoring Collectors to Allow for Sea Water Usage in Phosphate Beneficiation
Conference Dates
April 29-May 4, 2018
Abstract
Water supply is critical for ensuring the optimal operation of any beneficiation plant. As ore quality continues to decline, the demand on water for mineral processing will only increase. Traditionally, ground and surface water sources have been extensively utilized for mining. In some regions, these sources are proving to be insufficient to meet the increasing demands of this industry, as well as the municipal requirements. As a result, alternate water supplies must be considered. The purpose of this investigation was to develop a collector that allows for the flotation of phosphate in sea water, while still meeting the grade (> 27.5% P2O5) and recovery (> 80%) criteria.
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Recommended Citation
Lucas R Moore, Yu (Ryan) Xiong, James Gu, and Guoxin Wang, "Tailoring Collectors to Allow for Sea Water Usage in Phosphate Beneficiation" in "Beneficiation of Phosphates VIII", Dr. Patrick Zhang, Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute, USA Professor Jan Miller, University of Utah, USA Professor Laurindo Leal Filho, Vale Institute of Technology (ITV), Brazil Marius Porteus, Foskor-Mining Division, South Africa Professor Neil Snyders, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Mr. Ewan Wingate, WorleyParsons Services Pty Ltd., Australia Prof. Guven Akdogan, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Eds, ECI Symposium Series, (2018). https://dc.engconfintl.org/phosphates_viii/24