Alkaline gelatinized locust bean gum: Alternative depressant for pyroxene and talc in Platreef ore

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a common depressant used in flotation. However, CMC has a high negative charge density. This results in stronger electrostatic repulsion on negatively charged minerals. Also, it is susceptible to pulp ionic strength. Hence, the high dose requirements for effective de...

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Main Authors: Walter Amos Ngobeni, Antoine F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-07-01
Series:South African Journal of Chemical Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1026918525000757
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