GATE MT 2011 Q18. In froth floatation, the collector refers to a reagent which primarily:

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GATE MT 2011 Q18. In froth floatation, the collector refers to a reagent which primarily:

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17.39%(A) promotes bubble break-up and stabilises the foam. ( 4 voters )

56.52%(B) adsorbs on the surface of the mineral, and makes it hydrophobic ( 13 voters )

21.74%(C) promotion separation of the particles from the froth ( 5 voters )

4.35%(D) absorbs on the unwanted mineral and make it sink ( 1 voter )

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GATE MT 2011 Q18. In froth floatation, the collector refers to a reagent which primarily:

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Askmemetallurgy Official · Accepted Answer · 2020-11-15T22:31:59+05:30

Correct answer is option B. Collectors are a type of surfactant that increase the natural hydrophobicity of the surface, increasing the separability of the hydrophobic and hydrophilic particles. Collectors either chemically bond via chemisorption to the mineral or adsorb onto the surface.

Correct answer is option B.

Collectors are a type of surfactant that increase the natural hydrophobicity of the surface, increasing the separability of the hydrophobic and hydrophilic particles. Collectors either chemically bond via chemisorption to the mineral or adsorb onto the surface.

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GATE MT 2011 Q18. In froth floatation, the collector refers to a reagent which primarily:

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