Original Articles
Wang Quanliang and Feng Qiming
Abstract
This paper describes effective reagent combinations for removal of quartz by reverse cationic flotation from pyrite cinders. This work is based on a hypothesis that a further development in reverse cationic flotation of iron ores implies. A more detailed consideration of the nature of the pyrite cinders. The results indicate that the pyrite cinder is man-made porous ore. Starch was used as a depressant, and laurylamine as the cationic collector. Optimum pH is 8.0~8.5 and optimum mean particle size is around 5um. Flotation of pyrite cinders in both bench and pilot scales is effective and producing of concentrates with SiO2 content below 0.8% and Fe contents up to 68% was obtained from pyrite cinders with SiO2 content 3.9%.