Effect of Magnesium on the Hydrophobicity of Sphalerite

The use of untreated recycled water has negative effects in the flotation of zinc sulfide ores due to the presence of dissolved species, such as magnesium and calcium. Although it has been found that magnesium is a more potent depressant than calcium, it has not been investigated in this role or for...

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Main Authors: Gloria I. Dávila-Pulido, Adrián A. González-Ibarra, Mitzué Garza-García, Danay A. Charles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/12/1359