CA1104274A - Separation of sulfides by selective oxidation - Google Patents
Separation of sulfides by selective oxidationInfo
- Publication number
- CA1104274A CA1104274A CA317,321A CA317321A CA1104274A CA 1104274 A CA1104274 A CA 1104274A CA 317321 A CA317321 A CA 317321A CA 1104274 A CA1104274 A CA 1104274A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- flotation
- product
- pulp
- chalcopyrite
- concentrate
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
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- 150000003568 thioethers Chemical class 0.000 title 1
- PXHVJJICTQNCMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N Nickel Chemical compound [Ni] PXHVJJICTQNCMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 68
- 239000012141 concentrate Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 51
- 238000005188 flotation Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 47
- 239000010949 copper Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 36
- 229910052951 chalcopyrite Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 28
- DVRDHUBQLOKMHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N chalcopyrite Chemical compound [S-2].[S-2].[Fe+2].[Cu+2] DVRDHUBQLOKMHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 28
- 229910052759 nickel Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 27
- 229910052952 pyrrhotite Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 26
- RYGMFSIKBFXOCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N Copper Chemical compound [Cu] RYGMFSIKBFXOCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 23
- 229910052802 copper Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 23
- 229910052954 pentlandite Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 16
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- XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Iron Chemical compound [Fe] XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 17
- 239000012991 xanthate Substances 0.000 claims description 15
- ZOOODBUHSVUZEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N ethoxymethanedithioic acid Chemical compound CCOC(S)=S ZOOODBUHSVUZEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 14
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- 235000011941 Tilia x europaea Nutrition 0.000 claims description 13
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- KXZJHVJKXJLBKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N chembl1408157 Chemical compound N=1C2=CC=CC=C2C(C(=O)O)=CC=1C1=CC=C(O)C=C1 KXZJHVJKXJLBKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 5
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- 229910052742 iron Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 3
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- 238000009826 distribution Methods 0.000 description 6
- 229910052683 pyrite Inorganic materials 0.000 description 6
- NIFIFKQPDTWWGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N pyrite Chemical compound [Fe+2].[S-][S-] NIFIFKQPDTWWGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 6
- 239000011028 pyrite Substances 0.000 description 6
- XFXPMWWXUTWYJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N Cyanide Chemical compound N#[C-] XFXPMWWXUTWYJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 5
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- 239000003610 charcoal Substances 0.000 description 4
- 229940106265 charcoal Drugs 0.000 description 4
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- 229910000570 Cupronickel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 3
- QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N atomic oxygen Chemical compound [O] QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 3
- YOCUPQPZWBBYIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N copper nickel Chemical compound [Ni].[Cu] YOCUPQPZWBBYIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 3
- 229910052500 inorganic mineral Inorganic materials 0.000 description 3
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 3
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- MYMOFIZGZYHOMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Dioxygen Chemical compound O=O MYMOFIZGZYHOMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- MHAJPDPJQMAIIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N Hydrogen peroxide Chemical compound OO MHAJPDPJQMAIIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
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- WQYVRQLZKVEZGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N hypochlorite Chemical compound Cl[O-] WQYVRQLZKVEZGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 238000013178 mathematical model Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000002002 slurry Substances 0.000 description 2
- SUKJFIGYRHOWBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N sodium hypochlorite Chemical compound [Na+].Cl[O-] SUKJFIGYRHOWBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 150000004763 sulfides Chemical class 0.000 description 2
- 229910019093 NaOCl Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000005708 Sodium hypochlorite Substances 0.000 description 1
- NINIDFKCEFEMDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Sulfur Chemical compound [S] NINIDFKCEFEMDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- UCKMPCXJQFINFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N Sulphide Chemical compound [S-2] UCKMPCXJQFINFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
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- 238000007664 blowing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000003153 chemical reaction reagent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000003795 chemical substances by application Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910001779 copper mineral Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 230000003247 decreasing effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000000994 depressogenic effect Effects 0.000 description 1
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- 238000001914 filtration Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229910052949 galena Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
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- XCAUINMIESBTBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N lead(ii) sulfide Chemical compound [Pb]=S XCAUINMIESBTBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 238000005259 measurement Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
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- 238000003825 pressing Methods 0.000 description 1
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- SRYYCRXKYKWXDQ-PTGKCMAJSA-N success Chemical compound O([C@H]1CCC[C@@H](OC(=O)C[C@H]2[C@@H]3C=C[C@@H]4C[C@H](C[C@H]4[C@@H]3C=C2C(=O)[C@@H]1C)O[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H](OC)[C@@H](OC)[C@H](C)C1)OC)CC)[C@H]1CC[C@H](N(C)C)[C@@H](C)O1 SRYYCRXKYKWXDQ-PTGKCMAJSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910052569 sulfide mineral Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 229910052717 sulfur Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000011593 sulfur Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000008719 thickening Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000004448 titration Methods 0.000 description 1
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B03—SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS USING LIQUIDS OR USING PNEUMATIC TABLES OR JIGS; MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
- B03D—FLOTATION; DIFFERENTIAL SEDIMENTATION
- B03D1/00—Flotation
- B03D1/02—Froth-flotation processes
- B03D1/06—Froth-flotation processes differential
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B03—SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS USING LIQUIDS OR USING PNEUMATIC TABLES OR JIGS; MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
- B03D—FLOTATION; DIFFERENTIAL SEDIMENTATION
- B03D1/00—Flotation
- B03D1/001—Flotation agents
- B03D1/002—Inorganic compounds
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B03—SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS USING LIQUIDS OR USING PNEUMATIC TABLES OR JIGS; MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
- B03D—FLOTATION; DIFFERENTIAL SEDIMENTATION
- B03D1/00—Flotation
- B03D1/001—Flotation agents
- B03D1/004—Organic compounds
- B03D1/012—Organic compounds containing sulfur
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B03—SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS USING LIQUIDS OR USING PNEUMATIC TABLES OR JIGS; MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
- B03D—FLOTATION; DIFFERENTIAL SEDIMENTATION
- B03D1/00—Flotation
- B03D1/02—Froth-flotation processes
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B03—SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS USING LIQUIDS OR USING PNEUMATIC TABLES OR JIGS; MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
- B03D—FLOTATION; DIFFERENTIAL SEDIMENTATION
- B03D2201/00—Specified effects produced by the flotation agents
- B03D2201/02—Collectors
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B03—SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS USING LIQUIDS OR USING PNEUMATIC TABLES OR JIGS; MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS
- B03D—FLOTATION; DIFFERENTIAL SEDIMENTATION
- B03D2203/00—Specified materials treated by the flotation agents; Specified applications
- B03D2203/02—Ores
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- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Inorganic Chemistry (AREA)
- Manufacture And Refinement Of Metals (AREA)
Priority Applications (4)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA317,321A CA1104274A (en) | 1978-12-04 | 1978-12-04 | Separation of sulfides by selective oxidation |
| AU51652/79A AU526210B2 (en) | 1978-12-04 | 1979-10-10 | Sulphide ore flotation |
| ZA00795520A ZA795520B (en) | 1978-12-04 | 1979-10-16 | Flotation of sulphide ore |
| FI793432A FI64297C (fi) | 1978-12-04 | 1979-11-01 | Foerfarande foer separation av kopparkis pentlandit och magnetkis genom flotation |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA317,321A CA1104274A (en) | 1978-12-04 | 1978-12-04 | Separation of sulfides by selective oxidation |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1104274A true CA1104274A (en) | 1981-06-30 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA317,321A Expired CA1104274A (en) | 1978-12-04 | 1978-12-04 | Separation of sulfides by selective oxidation |
Country Status (4)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| AU (1) | AU526210B2 (fi) |
| CA (1) | CA1104274A (fi) |
| FI (1) | FI64297C (fi) |
| ZA (1) | ZA795520B (fi) |
Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1993004783A1 (en) * | 1991-08-28 | 1993-03-18 | Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organisation | Processing of ores |
| US5295585A (en) * | 1990-12-13 | 1994-03-22 | Cyprus Mineral Company | Method for achieving enhanced copper-containing mineral concentrate grade by oxidation and flotation |
| US5992640A (en) * | 1994-11-16 | 1999-11-30 | Boc Gases Australia Limited | Precious metals recovery from ores |
| WO2009121147A1 (en) * | 2008-04-04 | 2009-10-08 | Bhp Billiton Ssm Development Pty Ltd | Odour control |
| CN115921118A (zh) * | 2022-10-11 | 2023-04-07 | 昆明理工大学 | 一种新的黄铁矿和黄铜矿分离的复合抑制剂及选矿方法 |
Families Citing this family (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA1238430A (en) * | 1984-12-19 | 1988-06-21 | Gordon E. Agar | Flotation separation of pentlandite from pyrrhotite using sulfur dioxide-air conditioning |
| US6582494B1 (en) * | 1999-09-09 | 2003-06-24 | Billiton Intellectual Property, B.V. | Recovery of nickel and copper from sulphide concentrates by bioleaching |
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1978
- 1978-12-04 CA CA317,321A patent/CA1104274A/en not_active Expired
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1979
- 1979-10-10 AU AU51652/79A patent/AU526210B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1979-10-16 ZA ZA00795520A patent/ZA795520B/xx unknown
- 1979-11-01 FI FI793432A patent/FI64297C/fi not_active IP Right Cessation
Cited By (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5295585A (en) * | 1990-12-13 | 1994-03-22 | Cyprus Mineral Company | Method for achieving enhanced copper-containing mineral concentrate grade by oxidation and flotation |
| WO1993004783A1 (en) * | 1991-08-28 | 1993-03-18 | Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organisation | Processing of ores |
| US5992640A (en) * | 1994-11-16 | 1999-11-30 | Boc Gases Australia Limited | Precious metals recovery from ores |
| WO2009121147A1 (en) * | 2008-04-04 | 2009-10-08 | Bhp Billiton Ssm Development Pty Ltd | Odour control |
| EA018117B1 (ru) * | 2008-04-04 | 2013-05-30 | БиЭйчПи БИЛЛИТОН ЭсЭсЭм ДИВЕЛОПМЕНТ ПТИ ЛТД. | Регулирование запаха |
| US8734757B2 (en) | 2008-04-04 | 2014-05-27 | Bhp Billiton Ssm Development Pty Ltd. | Odor control |
| CN115921118A (zh) * | 2022-10-11 | 2023-04-07 | 昆明理工大学 | 一种新的黄铁矿和黄铜矿分离的复合抑制剂及选矿方法 |
| CN115921118B (zh) * | 2022-10-11 | 2024-04-05 | 昆明理工大学 | 一种新的黄铁矿和黄铜矿分离的复合抑制剂及选矿方法 |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| ZA795520B (en) | 1981-02-25 |
| AU526210B2 (en) | 1982-12-23 |
| FI64297C (fi) | 1983-11-10 |
| FI64297B (fi) | 1983-07-29 |
| FI793432A (fi) | 1980-06-05 |
| AU5165279A (en) | 1980-06-12 |
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Legal Events
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| MKEX | Expiry |