The effect of polysaccharides and inorganic dispersants on the surface characteristics of talc and the effect on the flotation performance of a Merensky ore

This dissertation describes an investigation into the combined effect of polysaccharides and an inorganic dispersant on the surface characteristics of talc and how this relates to the flotation performance of Merensky ore. The rationale in investigating the talc changes are due to its naturally flotable nature and the downstream problems that result from its reporting to the concentrate causing difficulties disproportionate to its average concentration of less than 2% in Merensky Ore.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Chemical Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

2001

Author dc:creator

• Dalvie, Maqbool Ahmed

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Bradshaw, Dee
• Harris, Peter

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5371

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/5371