The Influencing Mechanisms of Sodium Hexametaphosphate on Chalcopyrite Flotation in the Presence of MgCl2 and CaCl2

Sea water has been used in flotation plants, showing a promising way to save fresh water usage. Previous studies indicated that divalent salts in sea water played negative roles in chalcopyrite flotation, but not much work have been conducted to understand the eliminating mechanisms. This study syst...

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Main Authors: Wanqing Li, Yubiao Li, Qing Xiao, Zhenlun Wei, Shaoxian Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/8/4/150