


Reagents used in the flotation of phosphate ores: a critical review - Phosphate Flotation
An improved phosphate ore beneficiation process is disclosed which comprises the employment of a novel combination of surfactants which, when combined with fatty acid collectors, enhances recovery of phosphate minerals in anionic flotation, even when used in plant water. The disclosed surfactants include petroleum sulfonates and ethoxylated alcohol ether sulfates.Large scale mining and processing of phosphate is essential for operating at a profit. In the Florida area, Phosphate Beneficiation by flotation unlocked the door to vast tonnages of …
