
Table of ContentsColorLimpid pointSpecific gravityViscosity and viscometerTar acid determinationSulphonationDistillation testRefractive indexOdorFluorescence The usual purpose of oil testing in flotation work is to determine that the oil in

Table of ContentsDifferential and preferential flotationSamplingPreparation of ores for testsNomogram for determination of pulp density Accessory TestsGrindingClassification & SettlingIn-House Pilot Plant Testing Differential and preferential flotation

Table of ContentsMineralogy & MicroscopyTABLE OF PRINCIPAL FLOTATION AGENTS CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO THEIR CHARACTERISTIC TENDENCIES IN FLOTATIONAgents which tend to produce a voluminous froth:Agents which tend

Table of ContentsThe general rules follow:The variables affecting froth flotationThe variable results to be watched for and recorded A useful form for recording tests followsNotes on

Table of ContentsPreliminary Mineralogical ExaminationPreparation of the ore for flotationFlotation Testing MachinesGabbett mixerThe Slide MachineMinerals Separation Standard machineThe JanneyThe Elmore vacuum laboratory machineThe K and

Table of ContentsMinerals that floatOres amenable to concentration by flotationMethods of flotationSkin-flotationOil-flotationFroth flotationPulp-body-concentration processesChemical-generation processesPressure-reduction processesBoiling processesAgitation-froth processBubble-column processDifferential flotationFlotation of oxidized oresFlotation agentsConditions of

Table of ContentsFroth Flotation Theory ExplainedSurface Tension ExplainedAngle of Contact Explained:Explaining Adsorption:Understand ViscositySUMMARY:Application to Commercial Flotation Processes Film FlotationFroth FlotationMechanical-Agitation Froth ProcessPneumatic Froth ProcessPotter-Delprat Process: The flotation

During the last few years, one of the great problems in the milling of all ores has been that of crushing. This subject involves not

Table of ContentsTechnique:Feed:Table Flotation Development:Skin Flotation:Agglomeration:Conditioning:Dilution:Capacity:APPLICATION:Broken Hill Concentrates:Test Work:Reagents:Lead Losses:Other Metals:Test Work ProcedureConditioning DeviceExtra Aeration:Wash Water and Slope of TableTechnique of TestsDetermination of the Most