THE DETERMINATION OF SYNERGIC EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF FROTHERS IN FLOTATION

G. Güven, B. Tunç, B. Aydın*, G. Bulut

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Abstract

Frothers that are surfactants are used in flotation to reduce bubble size and produce stable froth. The term critical coalescence concentration (CCC) is described the minimum concentration giving the minimum bubble size. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of single and dual-use of different types of frothers on bubble coalescence and bubble size. The bubble size was stated as Sauter mean bubble size (d32) which is expressed as the ratio of bubble volume to the area is measured by ImageJ program. Aliphatic alcohol type frother (MIBC) and polyglycol type frother (Dow Froth 250) were used in this study. Depending on the increase of the frother concentrations, critical coalescence concentration (CCC), froth height, surface tension measurements were performed for single and dual-use of the frothers. According to the results, it was determined that MIBC reached the CCC value at a higher concentration compared to Dow Froth 250. Besides, smaller size froth was produced with the Dow Froth 250. However, better results were obtained in terms of bubble size when using frother blend.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 27th International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey, IMCET 2022
EditorsOkay Altun, Deniz Aydin, Namik Atakan Aydogan, Ahmet Deniz Bas, Hakan Dundar, Ece Kundak, Mehtap Gulsun Kilic, Emre Yilmazkaya
PublisherBaski
Pages888-894
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9786050114942
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event27th International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey, IMCET 2022 - Antalya, Turkey
Duration: 22 Mar 202225 Mar 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 27th International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey, IMCET 2022

Conference

Conference27th International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey, IMCET 2022
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityAntalya
Period22/03/2225/03/22

Bibliographical note

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Funding

This study was financially supported by the Istanbul Technical University, Project) Department with the project ID 24 787.

FundersFunder number
Istanbul Teknik ÜniversitesiID 24 787

    Keywords

    • critical coalescence concentration
    • froth height
    • Frothers
    • surface tension

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