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The role of pine oil in froth floatation process is to enhance the non-wettability of

  • Option 1)

    mineral particles in froth

  • Option 2)

    mineral particles in water

  • Option 3)

    gangue particles in froth

  • Option 4)

    gangue particles in water

 

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As we learnt

 

Frothers -

 

They generate a stable froth which rises to the top of the tank

- wherein

Example of frother is pine oil, Eucalyptus oil etc.

 

 Pine oil enhances non-wettability of mineral particles towards water.

 


Option 1)

mineral particles in froth

Option 2)

mineral particles in water

Option 3)

gangue particles in froth

Option 4)

gangue particles in water

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