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Cu Model
Ni Model
Cu =4.3
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Figure 3. Froth recovery as a function of the froth retention time divided by froth stability for the reverse flotation of an
itabirite iron ore under varying conditions of fines contents and solids concentrations
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Figure 4. Froth recovery calculated using Equation 2 plotted versus froth recovery measured using the method of variable froth
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FRT/FS (-)
Fe ore Model
Cu Model
Ni Model
Cu =4.3
Ni =4.1
Fe =2.4
Figure 3. Froth recovery as a function of the froth retention time divided by froth stability for the reverse flotation of an
itabirite iron ore under varying conditions of fines contents and solids concentrations
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Figure 4. Froth recovery calculated using Equation 2 plotted versus froth recovery measured using the method of variable froth
heights
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recovery
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Calculated
froth
recovery
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