Modelling of the flotation process by Central Composite Design for obtaining superior grade feldspar

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Derya Öz Aksoy , Bahri Öteyaka , Sabiha Koca

https://doi.org/10.30797/madencilik.1216734

Abstract

Feldspar is usually found in conjunction with titanium and iron minerals. Feldspar should be separated from other minerals by generally magnetic separation or/and flotation with high grade. However, due to the similarities in the properties, feldspars are difficult to separate from gangue minerals by flotation.

In this study, the degradability of iron was investigated by mica flotation, and Central Composite Design (CCD) was used to plan and analyze the results. During the study, the effect of solid ratio, pH, collector amount and airflow on the iron content and the yield of the obtained clean feldspar were modelled. Then, estimation of the optimum conditions and verification tests were performed. The iron content was reduced to 0.14% by mica flotation. However, this reduction amount was found to be insufficient. Finally, iron content was reduced to 0.05%. Considering that the maximum iron content of the superior grade feldspar is 0.1%, it can be said that two stage flotation is successful without different processes such as magnetic separation.

Keywords

Feldspar flotation, superior grade feldspar, central composite design, modelling of the mica flotation.

Supporting Institution

ESOGÜ BAP

Project Number

201715D18

Thanks

The authors would like to thank Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Scientific Research Project Commission (Project # 201715D18) for the financial support of this project.

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