Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Flotation of quartz using N-(2-aminoethyl)-octadecanamide as collector

  • Published:
Journal of Central South University of Technology Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

The flotation behavior of quartz using N-(2-aminoethyl)-octadecanamide (AEOA) as a collector was investigated. Zeta potential and infrared spectra were conducted to investigate the mechanism of the interaction of the quartz surface with the collector molecules. The results show that electrostatic force and hydrogen bond play an important role in governing the mechanism of flotation in acidic and alkaline media. The recoveries of quartz are 99.0%–99.8% in the pH range of 3–11. The recovery of quartz is less dependent on AEOA concentration, mainly due to the formation of micellae in aqueous solution, and the adsorption density of AEOA on the quartz surface nearly remains constant.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Uwadiale G O. Flotation of iron oxides and quartz: a review[J]. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 1992,11:129–161.

    Google Scholar 

  2. Scott J L, Smith R W. Diamine flotation of quartz[J]. Minerals Engineering, 1991, 4(2): 141–150.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Ravishankar S A, Yoon R H. Long-range hydrophobic forces in the amine flotation of quartz[J]. Minerals and Metallurgical Processing, 1997, 14(2): 10–17.

    Google Scholar 

  4. SHI Yun-liang, CHEN Chun, QIU Guan-zhou. Flotation chemistry of quartz with oleate[J]. Youse Jinshu, 1999, 51(1): 31–34. (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  5. Shehu N, Spaziani E. Separation of feldspar from quartz using EDTA as modifier[J]. Minerals Engineering, 1999, 12(11): 1393–1397.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. Friedrich D, Thomas B. Processing procedures for the production of high quality industrial sands for glassmaking[J]. Industrie Ceramique & Verriere, 2001, (966): 39–46.

  7. Smith R W, Narimatsu Y. Electrokinetic behavior of kaolinite in surfactant solutions as measured by both the microelectrophoresis and streaming potential methods[J]. Minerals Engineering, 1993, 6(7):753–763.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. Cheng T W, Partridge A C, Tran T, et al. The surface properties and flotation behavior of senotime[J]. Minerals Engineering, 1994,7(9):1085–1098.

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. School of Resources Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, 410083, Changsha, China

    Zhao Shi-min Doctoral candidate

Authors
  1. Zhao Shi-min Doctoral candidate
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Zhao Shi-min Doctoral candidate.

Additional information

Foundation item: Project(G1999064901) supported by the National Key Fundamental Research and Development Program

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Zhao, Sm. Flotation of quartz using N-(2-aminoethyl)-octadecanamide as collector. J Cent. South Univ. Technol. 10, 329–332 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11771-003-0033-7

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11771-003-0033-7

Key words

CLC number

Search

Navigation