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Describe the principle controlling each of the following processes : Froth floatation method of concentration of a sulphide ore. |
| Answer» SOLUTION :The principle of this method is that the mineral particles BECOME wet by oils while the gangue particles by WATER. A rotating paddle agitates the mixture and DRAWS air in it. As a RESULT, a froth is formed which carries the mineral particles upwards. The froth is light and is skimmed off. It is then dried for the recovery of the ore particles. | |