The dispersion of a solid particle in a liquid may lead to the formation of solvation film on the particle surface, which can strongly increase the repulsive force between particles and thus strongly affect the stabil...The dispersion of a solid particle in a liquid may lead to the formation of solvation film on the particle surface, which can strongly increase the repulsive force between particles and thus strongly affect the stability of dispersions. The solvation film thickness, which varies with the variation of the property of suspension particles and solutions, is one of the most important parameters of the solvation film, and is also one of the most difficult parameters that can be measured accurately. In this paper, a method, based on the Einstein viscosity equation of dispersions, for determining the solvation film thickness of particles is developed. This method was tested on two kinds of silica spherical powders （namely M1 and M2） dispersed in ethyl alcohol, in water, and in a water-ethyl alcohol mixture （1：1 by volume） through measuring the relative viscosity of dispersions of the particles as a function of the volume fraction of the dry particles in the dispersion, and of the specific surface area and the density of the particles. The calculated solvation film thicknesses on M1 are 7.48, 18.65 and 23.74 nm in alcohol, water and the water-ethyl alcohol mixture, 12.41, 12.71 and 13.13 nm on M2 in alcohol, water and the water-ethyl alcohol mixture, respectively.展开更多
Copper adsorption on olivine supplied by the A/S Olivine Production Plant at Aheim in western Norway was studied. The factors were evaluated which affect the uptake of copper. It is shown that the equilibrium pH of a...Copper adsorption on olivine supplied by the A/S Olivine Production Plant at Aheim in western Norway was studied. The factors were evaluated which affect the uptake of copper. It is shown that the equilibrium pH of aqueous solution has the greatest influence on copper adsorption thanks to the competitive adsorption between proton and copper ions, and the adsorption of copper to olivine increases rapidly with pH increasing from 4 to 6. Moreover, initial copper concentration and olivine dose possess significant effect on copper adsorption, for the adsorption rate of copper increases with olivine dose increasing or initial copper concentration decreasing at the same pH. In addition, the ionic strength effect on the adsorption was also investigated, but it owns little effect on the adsorption process of copper due to the formation of inner sphere adsorption of copper on olivine. The experimental data show that olivine has a high acid buffer capacity and is an effective adsorbent for copper.展开更多
A rate equation of small particle-air bubble attachment in the turbulent now of flotation cells has beenderived. The equation, integrating both the collision probability and adhesion probability together, represents t...A rate equation of small particle-air bubble attachment in the turbulent now of flotation cells has beenderived. The equation, integrating both the collision probability and adhesion probability together, represents theprobability of attachment between particle and bubble in the turbulent flow. 'Capture efficiency' f(a) is introducedinto the rate equation to reflect the influence of energy hairier on the attachment rate. Three typical situations of particle-bubble interaction in flotation process have been discussed. For a completely hydrophobic particle-bubble system,f(a) = 1. This means that all collision leads to attachment. Whereas for hydrophilic particle-bubble systems, .f(a) =0. Thus no adhesion of particle on bubble occurs at all. In real notation circumstances, however, there always existsa certain energy barrier between the particle and the bubble. Therefore, f(a) = 0～1. In such cases, not all collisionsresult in particle-bubble attachment.展开更多
In order to extract gold fines from pyrite slag, the hydrophobic flocculation flotation (HFF) was studied and compared with conventional flotation. The main parameters of HFF such as flotation reagent, surfactant dosa...In order to extract gold fines from pyrite slag, the hydrophobic flocculation flotation (HFF) was studied and compared with conventional flotation. The main parameters of HFF such as flotation reagent, surfactant dosage. the duration of agitation and the amount of non-polar oil were investigated, and the effect of non-polar oil was analyzed particularly. It is demonstrated that the HFF is better for gold extraction from pyrite slag than the conventional flotation, and the non-polar oil and the intensive agitation are the key to improve the Au contents and recovery in the concentrate. HFF was used to treat the pyrite slag from the west of Jiangxi province, whose gold contentsare 2.949/t and the size of which are smaller than 10μm. The gold concentrate with gold grade 126.3 g/t and 51 .35% recovery was obtained. Thus, a new method of extracting gold fines from pyrite slag is developed using HFF.展开更多
This book is addressed to scientists and engineers working in pigment and filler production, environmental protection, bioengineering, mineral and metallugical engineering, food and beverage industry, and the chemical...This book is addressed to scientists and engineers working in pigment and filler production, environmental protection, bioengineering, mineral and metallugical engineering, food and beverage industry, and the chemical industry in general. The book describes various interfacial separation techniques and intends to promote theoretical understanding of these phenomena.展开更多
基金This work is financially supported by the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACyT) of Mexico under the grant #485100-5-38214-U.
文摘The dispersion of a solid particle in a liquid may lead to the formation of solvation film on the particle surface, which can strongly increase the repulsive force between particles and thus strongly affect the stability of dispersions. The solvation film thickness, which varies with the variation of the property of suspension particles and solutions, is one of the most important parameters of the solvation film, and is also one of the most difficult parameters that can be measured accurately. In this paper, a method, based on the Einstein viscosity equation of dispersions, for determining the solvation film thickness of particles is developed. This method was tested on two kinds of silica spherical powders （namely M1 and M2） dispersed in ethyl alcohol, in water, and in a water-ethyl alcohol mixture （1：1 by volume） through measuring the relative viscosity of dispersions of the particles as a function of the volume fraction of the dry particles in the dispersion, and of the specific surface area and the density of the particles. The calculated solvation film thicknesses on M1 are 7.48, 18.65 and 23.74 nm in alcohol, water and the water-ethyl alcohol mixture, 12.41, 12.71 and 13.13 nm on M2 in alcohol, water and the water-ethyl alcohol mixture, respectively.
文摘Copper adsorption on olivine supplied by the A/S Olivine Production Plant at Aheim in western Norway was studied. The factors were evaluated which affect the uptake of copper. It is shown that the equilibrium pH of aqueous solution has the greatest influence on copper adsorption thanks to the competitive adsorption between proton and copper ions, and the adsorption of copper to olivine increases rapidly with pH increasing from 4 to 6. Moreover, initial copper concentration and olivine dose possess significant effect on copper adsorption, for the adsorption rate of copper increases with olivine dose increasing or initial copper concentration decreasing at the same pH. In addition, the ionic strength effect on the adsorption was also investigated, but it owns little effect on the adsorption process of copper due to the formation of inner sphere adsorption of copper on olivine. The experimental data show that olivine has a high acid buffer capacity and is an effective adsorbent for copper.
文摘A rate equation of small particle-air bubble attachment in the turbulent now of flotation cells has beenderived. The equation, integrating both the collision probability and adhesion probability together, represents theprobability of attachment between particle and bubble in the turbulent flow. 'Capture efficiency' f(a) is introducedinto the rate equation to reflect the influence of energy hairier on the attachment rate. Three typical situations of particle-bubble interaction in flotation process have been discussed. For a completely hydrophobic particle-bubble system,f(a) = 1. This means that all collision leads to attachment. Whereas for hydrophilic particle-bubble systems, .f(a) =0. Thus no adhesion of particle on bubble occurs at all. In real notation circumstances, however, there always existsa certain energy barrier between the particle and the bubble. Therefore, f(a) = 0～1. In such cases, not all collisionsresult in particle-bubble attachment.
文摘In order to extract gold fines from pyrite slag, the hydrophobic flocculation flotation (HFF) was studied and compared with conventional flotation. The main parameters of HFF such as flotation reagent, surfactant dosage. the duration of agitation and the amount of non-polar oil were investigated, and the effect of non-polar oil was analyzed particularly. It is demonstrated that the HFF is better for gold extraction from pyrite slag than the conventional flotation, and the non-polar oil and the intensive agitation are the key to improve the Au contents and recovery in the concentrate. HFF was used to treat the pyrite slag from the west of Jiangxi province, whose gold contentsare 2.949/t and the size of which are smaller than 10μm. The gold concentrate with gold grade 126.3 g/t and 51 .35% recovery was obtained. Thus, a new method of extracting gold fines from pyrite slag is developed using HFF.
文摘This book is addressed to scientists and engineers working in pigment and filler production, environmental protection, bioengineering, mineral and metallugical engineering, food and beverage industry, and the chemical industry in general. The book describes various interfacial separation techniques and intends to promote theoretical understanding of these phenomena.
