Adsorption of Polyethyleneimine on Fine Arsenopyrite and the Effect on Its Xanthate Flotation
Effective flotation of fine particles is a problem for mineral processing. In this paper, a flocculant mostly used in heavy metal ion treatment was used in an arsenopyrite flotation system. The adsorption behavior and flotation performance of PEI on the xanthate flotation of arsenopyrite were invest...
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| description | Effective flotation of fine particles is a problem for mineral processing. In this paper, a flocculant mostly used in heavy metal ion treatment was used in an arsenopyrite flotation system. The adsorption behavior and flotation performance of PEI on the xanthate flotation of arsenopyrite were investigated through zeta potential and adsorbed amount measurements, XPS and size distribution detections, and micro-flotation tests. Zeta potential results showed that the adsorption of 40 mg/L polyethyleneimine (PEI) caused an increase in the zeta potential of arsenopyrite, and had only a slight depression on the further adsorption of SBX, which was further confirmed by the results of the adsorbed amount measurements. However, when the dosage of PEI was 150 mg/L, the adsorption of SBX was strongly depressed. This was because moderate PEI only bridged different arsenopyrite particles, and most of the active sites for the SBX adsorption were still exposed; when PEI was in excess, the mineral particles would be covered so that there were not enough active sites for SBX adsorption. Fe and As on the mineral surface were the adsorption sites for the PEI molecules, which were resolved from the chemical shifts in the As/Fe peaks of the XPS spectra. PEI can increase particle size, and moderate PEI dosage can make the particle size suitable for flotation with SBX where bridging and hydrophobic effects take place. The flotation results showed that −20 μm arsenopyrite particles had poor flotation recovery with the SBX collector alone, but when they were treated with 40 mg/L PEI, the recovery largely increased. PEI can serve as an effective flocculant for the flocculation flotation of fine arsenopyrite. A comparison model, showing the possible interactions among reagents, particles, and bubbles in the pulp with different PEI dosages, is proposed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-29c402c8c3534f1c9db40f1967cc02012023-11-24T05:58:37ZengMDPI AGMinerals2075-163X2022-10-011211139010.3390/min12111390Adsorption of Polyethyleneimine on Fine Arsenopyrite and the Effect on Its Xanthate FlotationPingtian Ming0Qingqing Xing1Zhen Wang2Kaile Zhao3Fei Li4Dan Zou5Youguo Guan6Qinghai Engineering Research Center for Gold Mineral Resource Development Dressing and Metallurgy Pilot Plant, Dulan Jin Hui Mining Limited Corporation, Haixi Zhou 816100, ChinaQinghai Engineering Research Center for Gold Mineral Resource Development Dressing and Metallurgy Pilot Plant, Dulan Jin Hui Mining Limited Corporation, Haixi Zhou 816100, ChinaKey Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Recycle Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, ChinaInstitute of Multipurpose Utilization of Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Chengdu 610042, ChinaQinghai Engineering Research Center for Gold Mineral Resource Development Dressing and Metallurgy Pilot Plant, Dulan Jin Hui Mining Limited Corporation, Haixi Zhou 816100, ChinaKey Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Recycle Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, ChinaQinghai Engineering Research Center for Gold Mineral Resource Development Dressing and Metallurgy Pilot Plant, Dulan Jin Hui Mining Limited Corporation, Haixi Zhou 816100, ChinaEffective flotation of fine particles is a problem for mineral processing. In this paper, a flocculant mostly used in heavy metal ion treatment was used in an arsenopyrite flotation system. The adsorption behavior and flotation performance of PEI on the xanthate flotation of arsenopyrite were investigated through zeta potential and adsorbed amount measurements, XPS and size distribution detections, and micro-flotation tests. Zeta potential results showed that the adsorption of 40 mg/L polyethyleneimine (PEI) caused an increase in the zeta potential of arsenopyrite, and had only a slight depression on the further adsorption of SBX, which was further confirmed by the results of the adsorbed amount measurements. However, when the dosage of PEI was 150 mg/L, the adsorption of SBX was strongly depressed. This was because moderate PEI only bridged different arsenopyrite particles, and most of the active sites for the SBX adsorption were still exposed; when PEI was in excess, the mineral particles would be covered so that there were not enough active sites for SBX adsorption. Fe and As on the mineral surface were the adsorption sites for the PEI molecules, which were resolved from the chemical shifts in the As/Fe peaks of the XPS spectra. PEI can increase particle size, and moderate PEI dosage can make the particle size suitable for flotation with SBX where bridging and hydrophobic effects take place. The flotation results showed that −20 μm arsenopyrite particles had poor flotation recovery with the SBX collector alone, but when they were treated with 40 mg/L PEI, the recovery largely increased. PEI can serve as an effective flocculant for the flocculation flotation of fine arsenopyrite. A comparison model, showing the possible interactions among reagents, particles, and bubbles in the pulp with different PEI dosages, is proposed.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/12/11/1390flocculantfine particlesarsenopyriteadsorptionflotation |
| spellingShingle | Pingtian Ming Qingqing Xing Zhen Wang Kaile Zhao Fei Li Dan Zou Youguo Guan Adsorption of Polyethyleneimine on Fine Arsenopyrite and the Effect on Its Xanthate Flotation Minerals flocculant fine particles arsenopyrite adsorption flotation |
| title | Adsorption of Polyethyleneimine on Fine Arsenopyrite and the Effect on Its Xanthate Flotation |
| title_full | Adsorption of Polyethyleneimine on Fine Arsenopyrite and the Effect on Its Xanthate Flotation |
| title_fullStr | Adsorption of Polyethyleneimine on Fine Arsenopyrite and the Effect on Its Xanthate Flotation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adsorption of Polyethyleneimine on Fine Arsenopyrite and the Effect on Its Xanthate Flotation |
| title_short | Adsorption of Polyethyleneimine on Fine Arsenopyrite and the Effect on Its Xanthate Flotation |
| title_sort | adsorption of polyethyleneimine on fine arsenopyrite and the effect on its xanthate flotation |
| topic | flocculant fine particles arsenopyrite adsorption flotation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/12/11/1390 |
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