What is the role of collectors in froth flotation process?

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Collectors are reagents that are used to selectively adsorb onto the surfaces of particles. A monolayer is formed by the collectors on the particle surface that essentially makes a thin film of non-polar hydrophobic hydrocarbons. The collectors greatly increase the contact angle so that bubbles will adhere to the surface.

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