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Frothers for mineral flotation

US9440242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2013
Grant dateSep 13, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2034

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

Abstract

The invention provides methods and compositions for improving a froth flotation type separation. The method uses a microemulsion to improve the effectiveness of a frother. The improvement allows for low dosages of frother to work as well as much greater amounts of non-microemulsified frother.

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