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Use of quaternary ammonium compounds as collectors in froth flotation processes

US8936159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2011
Grant dateJan 20, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03D2203/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of a polymeric quaternary ester product as a collector in a froth flotation process, to a method for froth flotation utilizing the polymeric quaternary ester, to the polymeric quaternary ester as such, and to methods for the production of the polymeric quaternary ester.

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