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Froth floatation process of concentration is based on the

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • preferential wetting properties with the frothing agent and water
  • difference in the specific gravities of gangue and ore particles
  • difference in solubility of gangue and ore particles in frothing agent and water
  • difference in reactivity of gangue and ore particles with water and frothing agent
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froth floctation is a method of concentration of suphide ores which is based on the difference in wetting properties of the ore and gangue. with water and oil. (frothing agent).
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