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How to enhance flotation efficiency of complex ores using electrochemistry?

A new study proposes an innovative approach to flotation beneficiation based on direct potentiometry methods. Researchers have demonstrated that monitoring the electrochemical parameters of pulp can increase process efficiency by 7.8% while reducing reagent consumption!

🔹 Key Findings:
1. Electrochemical monitoring using ion-selective sensors (pH, Ag₂S, Pt) enables real-time determination of optimal reagent dosages.
2. Maintaining the Ag₂S electrode potential at -450 mV increased copper recovery in the concentrate to 83.1% (compared to 75.8% with conventional methods).
3. Reduced research time through automated pulp analysis and elimination of labor-intensive experiments.
4. Potential for AI integration to develop a "digital assistant" for flotation operators, capable of adapting to changes in ore composition.

🔗 Read the full article:
Yakovleva T.A., Romashev A.O., Mashevsky G.N. Enhancing flotation beneficiation efficiency of complex ores using ionometry methods. Mining Science and Technology (Russia). 2024;9(2):146-157. https://doi.org/10.17073/2500-0632-2023-08-145

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How to enhance flotation efficiency of complex ores using electrochemistry?

A new study proposes an innovative approach to flotation beneficiation based on direct potentiometry methods. Researchers have demonstrated that monitoring the electrochemical parameters of pulp can increase process efficiency by 7.8% while reducing reagent consumption!

🔹 Key Findings:
1. Electrochemical monitoring using ion-selective sensors (pH, Ag₂S, Pt) enables real-time determination of optimal reagent dosages.
2. Maintaining the Ag₂S electrode potential at -450 mV increased copper recovery in the concentrate to 83.1% (compared to 75.8% with conventional methods).
3. Reduced research time through automated pulp analysis and elimination of labor-intensive experiments.
4. Potential for AI integration to develop a "digital assistant" for flotation operators, capable of adapting to changes in ore composition.

🔗 Read the full article:
Yakovleva T.A., Romashev A.O., Mashevsky G.N. Enhancing flotation beneficiation efficiency of complex ores using ionometry methods. Mining Science and Technology (Russia). 2024;9(2):146-157. https://doi.org/10.17073/2500-0632-2023-08-145

💬 Which technologies do you think hold the most promise for automating mineral processing? Share your thoughts in the comments!

🔔 Subscribe to our channel: @MinSciTech

#InEnglish #MST #Flotation #Beneficiation #ComplexOres #Potentiometry #Ionometry #Optimization #Electrodes #Simulation #Reagents #ExperimentalDesign #pH #Ag2S #PtElectrodes #Science #Technology #Innovation

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