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Froth Flotation

Synopsis
Explains the technique of froth flotation used in concentrating minerals from low-grade ores. Hydrophobicity and flotation are shown at laboratory scale, then at pilot-plant scale, finally in industrial application in the separation and concentration of individual minerals from mixed low-grade ores.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats b&w. 17 min.
Year of production
1969
Availability
Sale
Uses
First year mining engineering students. Industrial training. Also useful in school or first-year chemistry in demonstrating hydrophobic action and surface active agents.*
Subjects
Technology
Keywords
froth flotation; minerals; mining; ores

Credits

Director
Trevor A Scott
Producer
Michael Clarke
Contributor
Olav Mellgren

Production Company

Name

University of London Audio-Visual Centre

Notes
Closed down.

Distributor

Name

Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council

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Notes
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