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Mixed thiol collector system in the flotation of copper ore using the REFLUX Flotation Cell (RFC) 使用 REFLUX 浮选槽 (RFC) 在铜矿浮选中使用混合硫醇捕收剂系统
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Minerals Engineering Pub Date : 2024-08-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108843
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Optimization of degradation of potassium ethyl xanthate using Fe2O3/TiO2/Flyash nanophotocatalyst using Taguchi statistical approach 利用田口统计法优化使用 Fe2O3/TiO2/Flyash 纳米光催化剂降解黄原酸乙酯钾的过程
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Minerals Engineering Pub Date : 2024-07-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108865
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Kinetics analysis of copper extraction from copper smelting slag by sulfuric acid oxidation leaching 硫酸氧化浸出法从铜冶炼渣中提取铜的动力学分析
IF 4.9 2区 工程技术
Minerals Engineering Pub Date : 2024-07-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108886
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Decoupling the effect of hydraulic oil contamination on the flotation performance of UG2 PGE ore and its interaction with alteration minerals 解耦液压油污染对 UG2 PGE 矿浮选性能的影响及其与蚀变矿物的相互作用
IF 4.9 2区 工程技术
Minerals Engineering Pub Date : 2024-07-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108881
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Kinematic mechanics study of silicon wafers and glass particles oscillatory separation based on friction coefficient differences 基于摩擦系数差异的硅片和玻璃颗粒振荡分离运动力学研究
IF 4.9 2区 工程技术
Minerals Engineering Pub Date : 2024-07-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108876
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The floatability dependence of monazite, xenotime, and zircon on pH and temperature using ionic liquids as collectors 使用离子液体作为捕收剂分析独居石、氙石和锆石的可浮性与 pH 值和温度的关系
IF 4.9 2区 工程技术
Minerals Engineering Pub Date : 2024-07-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108849
{"title":"The floatability dependence of monazite, xenotime, and zircon on pH and temperature using ionic liquids as collectors","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108849","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108849","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ionic liquids (ILs) have recently been reported as promising collectors for rare earth minerals (REMs), but how they improve REM floatability is still not well understood. In this study, six types of acid-base ILs—tetraethyl-, tetrabutyl-, tetraoctyl-ammonium mono-(2-ethylhexyl) 2-ethylhexyl phosphonate and tetraethyl-, tetrabutyl-, tetraoctyl-ammonium di(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate—were investigated to understand how the cationic and anionic moieties of these compounds as well as the conditioning temperature influence REMs (i.e., monazite and xenotime) and zircon floatabilities. Flotation experiments were conducted at pH 5, 7, and 9 under both ambient conditions and 60 °C to assess the performance of the ILs. Zeta potential measurements coupled with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) characterization of minerals were also done to identify the adsorption mechanism of ILs on mineral surfaces. The results showed that tetraoctyl-ammonium di(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate effectively separated monazite from xenotime and zircon via reverse flotation, particularly at pH 9, with conditioning at 60 °C. These findings suggest that the structural characteristics of ILs and their interactions with mineral surfaces, influenced by pH and temperature, play a significant role in enhancing the floatability of REMs. Furthermore, the study demonstrated that using ILs as collectors combined with elevated temperatures during the conditioning stage significantly enhances selectivity. This suggests the potential for effectively separating monazite from xenotime by froth flotation using ILs as collectors without the need for depressants. This innovative method could greatly benefit the REM processing field, particularly in flotation technology.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18594,"journal":{"name":"Minerals Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141862395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Comparison of surface physicochemical properties of spodumene and feldspar using different grinding media: Implications for flotation separation 使用不同研磨介质的钠长石和长石的表面物理化学特性比较:对浮选分离的影响
IF 4.9 2区 工程技术
Minerals Engineering Pub Date : 2024-07-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108878
{"title":"Comparison of surface physicochemical properties of spodumene and feldspar using different grinding media: Implications for flotation separation","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108878","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108878","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Grinding processing after crushing is a common practice in mineral processing circuits involving flotation, and achieving selective liberation of target minerals by grinding is a prerequisite for successful flotation. In this study, the surface characteristics and the floatability of spodumene and feldspar particles produced by laboratory ball and short cylinder mills were determined by XRD, SEM, AFM, XPS analysis, DFT calculation, and flotation experiment. Compared with ball-milled particles, spodumene ground with short cylinder media had more exposed {1<!--> <!-->1<!--> <!-->0} cleavage planes, while feldspar under the same condition had more exposed {1<!--> <!-->1<!--> <!-->0} and {2<!--> <!-->0<!--> <!-->1} cleavage planes. Additionally, the amount of Al sites and the roughness of spodumene and feldspar after grinding by short cylinder media were higher than those of ball-milled particles. Micro-flotation experiments and XPS analysis further indicated that, although the co-adsorption of NaOL/DDA on the surface of spodumene is stronger than feldspar under both milling media, the flotation separation efficiency of spodumene and feldspar remained higher with short cylinder grinding media. Therefore, this study is expected to provide more reference value and theoretical guidance for the development of selective flotation separation of spodumene and feldspar from the perspective of grinding.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18594,"journal":{"name":"Minerals Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141862392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Efficient removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions using ion flotation technique 利用离子浮选技术高效去除水溶液中的重金属
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Minerals Engineering Pub Date : 2024-07-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108857
{"title":"Efficient removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions using ion flotation technique","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108857","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108857","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, the removal of cadmium, copper, and chromium via ion flotation technique from aqueous solutions was investigated with the addition of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) as a collector. The critical micelle concentration of SDS was initially determined. Ion flotation tests were conducted on both mono-metal solutions, each containing a single metal, and a multi-metal solution with a mixture of the three metals. The results demonstrated a more effective recovery in mono-metal solutions, achieving over 95 % removal for cadmium, 93 % for copper, and only 55 % for chromium. In contrast, the multi-metal solution showed reduced efficiency, with 80 % removal for cadmium, 78 % for copper, and 40 % for chromium. To better understand the interactions involved, Isothermal Titration Calorimetry measurements on the Metal-SDS complexes were performed, highlighting the lower removal rate of chromium. Additionally, SEM/EDS analyses were conducted to further elucidate these interactions. Furthermore, an NMR study focusing on the <sup>113</sup>Cd isotope was carried out, potentially for the first time, to provide additional insights into the molecular dynamics associated with the ion flotation process. Therefore, SDS stands out as an effective agent for the removal of copper and cadmium from aqueous solutions, but it may not be the ideal choice for chromium abatement.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18594,"journal":{"name":"Minerals Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0892687524002863/pdfft?md5=24b9cc99eb608be1bf1427a219ee49b5&pid=1-s2.0-S0892687524002863-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141862393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Numerical investigation of a vertical roller mill using DEM-MBD coupling method 使用 DEM-MBD 耦合法对立式辊磨机进行数值研究
IF 4.9 2区 工程技术
Minerals Engineering Pub Date : 2024-07-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108871
{"title":"Numerical investigation of a vertical roller mill using DEM-MBD coupling method","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108871","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108871","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Vertical roller mill (VRM) that involves the complicated motion of particles and mechanical components is a high-efficiency grinding equipment and has been commonly used to grind particle materials in industry. However, the previous researches for VRM are rather few and have some limitations. Consequently, a numerical simulation method of Discrete Element Method (DEM) coupled with Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) is proposed in this work to study Kisen Vertical Mill (KVM), an external circulation vertical roller mill developed by Sinoma International Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., for a deeper understanding of grinding process in the VRM, in which DEM is used to simulate the particle movement and the motion of mechanical components in KVM is predicted by MBD. The particle breakage is ignored in this work due to the inapplicability of the breakage model. This coupling method is first quantitatively validated against the results measured from the actual production. Subsequently, the relatively comprehensive DEM-MBD investigations for the influences of operational conditions (including the rotation speed of table, the height and the position of retaining ring) on the performance of KVM (<em>e.g.</em>, the particle bed, the fluctuation of rollers, the grinding effect and the wear) are carried out. According to the simulation results, the particle flow behaviors would be significantly affected by these operational conditions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18594,"journal":{"name":"Minerals Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141862394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Assessment of flotation process efficiency in producing DR concentrate from a low-grade iron ore 从低品位铁矿石中生产 DR 精矿的浮选工艺效率评估
IF 4.9 2区 工程技术
Minerals Engineering Pub Date : 2024-07-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108838
{"title":"Assessment of flotation process efficiency in producing DR concentrate from a low-grade iron ore","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108838","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108838","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The steel industry holds a pivotal position in modern society, widely acknowledged as the most significant basic industry globally. Nonetheless, its substantial energy consumption and carbon emissions present significant challenges, contributing notably to global warming and climate change. Consequently, the sector has been fervently pursuing greener steelmaking processes. Among the various options, hydrogen direct reduction technology stands out as the most promising. Thus, the quest for new sources of high-quality iron ore concentrates has intensified in recent years, aimed at supplying the necessary raw material for direct reduction processes. In this context, the Mont Reed iron deposit, located in Quebec, Canada, emerges as a promising asset. The deposit comprises both magnetite and hematite-rich ores, presenting an average iron grade of 30 % along with complex gangue minerals. The present study evaluates the implementation of a flotation process to enhance the quality of the concentrate generated through low-intensity magnetic separation in the Mont Reed flowsheet, targeting direct reduction (DR) levels. The research involved the assessment of various industrial reagents to concentrate the magnetite present in the ore, as well as the execution of a design of experiments conducted using the most effective combination of reagents and different parameters. Ether amine, ether diamine, amidoamine, and phosphoric ester were evaluated as collectors, while starch, dextrin, CMC, and humic acid were assessed as depressants. Bench-scale flotation experiments presented promising results, demonstrating the feasibility of reducing the silica grade of the concentrate by 75 % (from 6.90 % SiO<sub>2</sub> to 1.68 % SiO<sub>2</sub>), while producing a high-grade product containing 70.04 % Fe. The addition of a desliming stage was mandatory to achieve these results, and a Design of Experiment (DoE) campaign determined optimal flotation conditions: 150 g t<sup>−1</sup> of collector, 400 g t<sup>−1</sup> of depressant, pH 10, and 30 wt.% solids in pulp, achieving the target concentrate quality with a yield of 23.9 % and an Fe recovery of 52.0 %. These findings enhance the value of the Mont Reed deposit, positioning it as a potential source of DR pellet feed for the global iron ore market. The study also offers insights for similar operations, highlighting flotation as a viable solution when magnetic separation alone cannot achieve the necessary silica levels for DR products.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18594,"journal":{"name":"Minerals Engineering","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141862396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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