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Phosphate flotation

US4377472A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1978
Grant dateMar 22, 1983
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Expiry dateNov 1, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03D2203/06
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Use of reverse flotation for phosphate rock ore treatment, wherein starch is added first to depress phosphate rock particles, followed by addition of cationic reagent, e.g., amine to float the silica. Phosphate rock is recovered as sink concentrate and silica is recovered as float tailings.

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