Modification of Tungsten Slime flotation by Column Flotation Technology
By replacing flotation machine with flotation column, the recovery of tungsten slime and concentrate grade increased by 9% and 4% respectively.
A table of indicators before and after the modification of a tungsten flotation column | ||||
Items | Feed WO3(%) | Concentrate WO3(%) | Tailing WO3(%) | WO3 Recovery(%) |
Conventional flotation cells | 0.182 | 1.783 | 0.063 | 66.57 |
Flotation column | 0.183 | 5.576 | 0.044 | 75.60 |