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Which oil is used in the froth floatation process?


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Froth floatation process:

  1. Froth floatation is the method employed in sulphide ores to remove the gangue.
  2. The powdered ore suspensions are prepared with water.
  3. To enhance the mineral particles' non-wettability, the collectors such as fatty acids, xanthates, pine oils, etc are used.
  4. For the stabilization of froth, cresols, aniline, etc can be used as froth stabilizers.

Therefore, pine oil is used as an oil in the froth floatation process.


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