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Physical Chemistry

what is the role of depressant in froth floatation process?

Profile image of INDRAVATH BHASHA
13 Years agoGrade
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Profile image of Vivek Sharma
13 Years ago

to decrease concentration of substance in a mixture by forming complex with either one.

Profile image of Nitin Kumar
9 Years ago
Depressants are used to separate two mixed sulphide ores. It selectively prevents one of the ore from coming to froth and allows other.
Profile image of Harsh
8 Years ago
If there are two types of sulphide ores in a mixture then it is separated by adjusting proportion of oil to water or by depressant.