Amorphous silica effects on copper flotation: A kinetic and selectivity investigation

IF 4.5 2区工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL

Powder Technology Pub Date : 2024-09-27 DOI:10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120327

Lei Wang , Meijun Wang , Yuchao Zou , Xiahui Gui

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Abstract

Amorphous silica has been recently recognized for its adverse effects on copper flotation, but its impact remains poorly understood. This study investigates the effects of varying amorphous silica content on the kinetics and selectivity of copper flotation. Results show a significant reduction in chalcopyrite from approximately 99 % to 86 % with increasing amorphous silica content, attributed to increased pulp viscosity and slowed flotation kinetics. The classical first-order kinetic model provided the best fit for the flotation kinetics data, revealing that higher amorphous silica content prolongs the time required to achieve ultimate recovery. Results also show that amorphous silica deteriorated flotation selectivity and increased gangue recovery via entrainment, with complex variations depending on amorphous silica content. A small amount of amorphous silica was identified to significantly impair flotation kinetics and selectivity, leading to a deterioration in overall flotation performance.

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来源期刊

Powder Technology 工程技术-工程：化工

CiteScore

9.90

自引率

15.40%

发文量

1047

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Powder Technology is an International Journal on the Science and Technology of Wet and Dry Particulate Systems. Powder Technology publishes papers on all aspects of the formation of particles and their characterisation and on the study of systems containing particulate solids. No limitation is imposed on the size of the particles, which may range from nanometre scale, as in pigments or aerosols, to that of mined or quarried materials. The following list of topics is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather to indicate typical subjects which fall within the scope of the journal's interests: Formation and synthesis of particles by precipitation and other methods. Modification of particles by agglomeration, coating, comminution and attrition. Characterisation of the size, shape, surface area, pore structure and strength of particles and agglomerates (including the origins and effects of inter particle forces). Packing, failure, flow and permeability of assemblies of particles. Particle-particle interactions and suspension rheology. Handling and processing operations such as slurry flow, fluidization, pneumatic conveying. Interactions between particles and their environment, including delivery of particulate products to the body. Applications of particle technology in production of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, foods, pigments, structural, and functional materials and in environmental and energy related matters. For materials-oriented contributions we are looking for articles revealing the effect of particle/powder characteristics (size, morphology and composition, in that order) on material performance or functionality and, ideally, comparison to any industrial standard.