Application of novel flotation process for removal of feldsphatic minerals from qrartz sands

Kursun L., Ozkan S., Cinku K., Eskibalci M. F.

ASIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY, vol.16, no.2, pp.937-941, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Journal Name: ASIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.937-941
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, conventional flotation process using hydrofluoric acid was compared to a novel flotation process without using hydrofluoric acid for separation of feldspar from quartz sands. In the new method, feldspars are floated from quartz sands using two different reagents; sodium oleate and dodecyl amine acetate together as collectors for satisfactory and environment friendly beneficiation without using hydrofluoric acid.