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Process for dewatering mineral concentrates

US4210531A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1977
Grant dateJul 1, 1980
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Expiry dateDec 15, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F1/54
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Treatment of a slurry of a mineral concentrate with a flocculant followed by a combination of an anionic surfactant and a water-insoluble organic liquid provides reduced moisture content upon dewatering the thus-treated slurry.

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