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Process for separating molybdenite from a molybdenite-containing copper sulfide concentrate

US4549959A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 1984
Grant dateOct 29, 1985
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03D2203/02
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for selectively separating molybdenum from a molybdenite-containing copper sulfide concentrate by a flotation process wherein the molybdenite is selectively floated by the use of a sulfite or bisulfite compound as a copper sulfide depressant.

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