The effect of cation size of xanthate collectors in sulphide flotation.

Author

R. W. Bourne

Abstract

"Batch flotation tests on Utah Copper ore were used to show the effect of collector cation size.

The results obtained were:

(1) Recovery of copper in the concentrate decreases with increase in the size of the collector cation.

(2) Increased recovery with ethyl over that for amyl with a given cation.

(3) No beneficial recovery with sulphur enriched xanthates.

Statistical techniques were used to ascertain if significant differences in results were present"--Abstract, p. i

Advisor(s)

Legsdin, Adolph, 1899-1969

Committee Member(s)

Straumanis, Martin E., 1898-1973
Moore, Robert E., 1930-2003
Lorey, G. Edwin

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri at Rolla

Publication Date

1964

Pagination

v,51 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 28-29)

Rights

© 1964 R. W. Bourne, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 1557

Print OCLC #

5955334

Recommended Citation

Bourne, R. W., "The effect of cation size of xanthate collectors in sulphide flotation." (1964). Masters Theses. 5590.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5590