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Method for separating mixture of finely divided minerals

US5603411A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateFeb 5, 1996
Grant dateFeb 18, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2006/80
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A selective flocculation process that uses a mixture of dispersants including soda ash to disperse a slimed ore pulp prior to conditioning with a fatty acid, salt and then a polymeric flocculating agent.

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