The influence of microwave pretreatment on copper flotation

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dc.contributor.authorSahyoun C.
dc.contributor.authorRowson N.A.
dc.contributor.authorKingman S.W.
dc.contributor.authorGroves L.
dc.contributor.authorBradshaw S.M.
dc.date.accessioned2011-05-15T15:59:47Z
dc.date.available2011-05-15T15:59:47Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.description.abstractThe influence of microwave treatment on copper flotation has been investigated. Comparative batch flotation tests carried out on ore treated at 5-12 kW for 0.1-0.5 s showed that improvements in copper recovery of between 6-15% could be achieved compared with untreated ore. Both recovery and cumulative grade increased with increasing treatment time and power. A preliminary economic analysis showed that microwave treatment will be economically viable if recoveries similar to those determined on laboratory scale can be achieved on a plant. © The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 2005.
dc.description.versionArticle
dc.identifier.citationJournal of The South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
dc.identifier.citation105
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dc.identifier.issn0038223X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/11364
dc.subjectCopper
dc.subjectFracture
dc.subjectGrain boundaries
dc.subjectMicrowaves
dc.subjectOres
dc.subjectParticle size analysis
dc.subjectRecovery
dc.subjectCopper flotation
dc.subjectCopper ore
dc.subjectLiberation
dc.subjectMicrowave treatment
dc.subjectFlotation
dc.titleThe influence of microwave pretreatment on copper flotation
dc.typeArticle
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