Experimental Study on Flotation Desulfurization of Tin-Containing Sulfide Ores by Acid-Free Activator SY-1
Process mineralogical analysis and flotation desulphurisation tests were carried out on tin sulphide ores in Wenshan,Yunnan province.The tin sulphide ore has tin and sulfur grades of 0.31%and 2.58%,respectively,with tin mostly found in cassiterite and sulfur mostly found in magnetic pyrite.The flotation closed-circuit experiment of"one coarse,two fine and two sweeps"can obtain good flotation indexes of 26.38%of concentrate sulphur grade,92.18%of sulphur removal rate,and 9.21%of tin loss rate under the conditions of 250 g/t of acid-free activator SY-1,150 g/t of butyl yellow,and 40 g/t of turpentine oil.This is a good indicator for the subsequent efficient recovery of cassiterite.It may set up the stage for a successful recovery of cassiterite later on.