Froth flotation cell
Mining & Material Handling

Froth flotation cell

Early 20th century onward

A flotation cell mixes finely ground ore with water, air and reagents. Selected mineral particles attach to bubbles and rise into a froth that can be collected separately from other material.

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A flotation cell mixes finely ground ore with water, air and reagents. Selected mineral particles attach to bubbles and rise into a froth that can be collected separately from other material.

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Image: FlotationFalconbridgeOnt.jpg
Creator: Plazak
License: CC BY-SA 3.0

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