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Surface chemistry control for selective fossil resin flotation

US5318185A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 15, 1992
Grant dateJun 7, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 15, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03D2203/08
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A froth flotation method is disclosed for separating fine particles of fossil resin from by use of frothing reagents which include an aliphatic organic compound having a polar group and containing not more than four carbon atoms. Butanol is an effective frothing reagent in this method.

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