摘要 |
<p>Pyrochlore, an economically important mineral source of niobium and tantalum, is recovered by flotation. Normally this requires numerous stages of concentrate cleaning because of the physical character of the froth, i.e., its consistency and stability. The use of 5-hydroxy quinoline as the collector/frother provides a froth with improved physical properties permitting a reduction of the required number of stages of flotation cleaning and improved recovery at a required concentrate grade.</p> |