In some cases, Mica carries Fluorine. If you can not pre-float that Mica, you may want to try the Fluorine Dispersant below.
- Product: Oxfloat 25P – Metaphosphate
As a mining chemicals for flotation treatment of multi-metallic ores
Preparation: Make 2% solution in water. Dissolves readily.
Dosage for good dispersion: Dosage between 100 – 1000 g/t.
- Product: Oxfloat 138P – Metasilicate
Product Name: Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate granules
Chemical Family: Disodium metasilicate pentahydrate, Disodium trioxosilicate
Preparation: Make 2% solution in water. Dissolves readily.
Dosage for good dispersion: Dosage between 100 – 1000 g/t.
Alternative Fluorine/Clay/Carbonates depressant/dispersant
- Product: Oxfloat 108
- Preparation: Make 1% solution in water. Add product to water into stirred beaker to prevent lumping. Allow sufficient time to dissolve.
- Dosage: Dosage varies widely depending on Clay content and ore characteristics. 30 – 150 g/t.
In some cases, the “F” comes along with Talc, Micas, so please refer to this again.