Research Progress on Low−Alkaline Flotation Reagents for Zinc−sulfur Separation

LIU Chengjie; SHAO Yanhai; LI Jinhui; LI Rui; CHEN Hongqin; MENG Xiao

doi:10.13779/j.cnki.issn1001-0076.2024.03.004

2024 Vol. 44, No. 3

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LIU Chengjie, SHAO Yanhai, LI Jinhui, LI Rui, CHEN Hongqin, MENG Xiao. Research Progress on Low−Alkaline Flotation Reagents for Zinc−sulfur Separation[J]. Conservation and Utilization of Mineral Resources, 2024, 44(3): 38-48. doi: 10.13779/j.cnki.issn1001-0076.2024.03.004

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LIU Chengjie, SHAO Yanhai, LI Jinhui, LI Rui, CHEN Hongqin, MENG Xiao. Research Progress on Low−Alkaline Flotation Reagents for Zinc−sulfur Separation[J]. Conservation and Utilization of Mineral Resources, 2024, 44(3): 38-48. doi: 10.13779/j.cnki.issn1001-0076.2024.03.004

Research Progress on Low−Alkaline Flotation Reagents for Zinc−sulfur Separation

School of Land and Resources Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, Yunnan, China

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Corresponding author: SHAO Yanhai, csusyh@126.com

Received Date: 29 May 2024

Publish Date: 15 June 2024

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The separation of sphalerite and pyrite through flotation under low alkali conditions presents a challenging and significant issue within the realm of mineral processing. Conventional methods for separating zinc and sulfur typically require a high−alkali lime environment. Nevertheless, the excessive use of lime can lead to complications such as pipeline obstructions and hinder the activation of metal minerals in subsequent processes.Hence, the careful selection of flotation reagents for zinc−sulfur separation under alkali−free or low−alkali conditions is of paramount importance. The research progress of flotation reagents for zinc−sulfur separation is reviewed.The types of low−alkali inhibitors and low−alkali selective collectors and their separation mechanisms are introduced. The low−alkaline inhibitors encompass organic, inorganic, and novel inhibitors, whereas the low−alkaline selective collectors include xanthates, cationic collectors, combination collectors, and innovative collectors. The advantages and disadvantages of different types of low−alkaline flotation agents are summarized, along with a discussion on the research directions of flotation agents utilized for separating sphalerite and pyrite in a low−alkaline environment.
- zinc−sulfur separation /
- low alkalinity /
- pyrite /
- sphalerite /
- inhibitor /
- collector

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