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MET 722

Surface Chemistry in Froth Flotation

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

This course introduces chemical phenomena occurring at the interfaces, solid/water and air/water in froth flotation systems. Aqueous solution chemistry and electrochemistry governing flotation systems are discussed. Froth flotation reagents and their working principles are discussed.

Units

3 units

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate comprehension of the basic elements pertaining to the solution chemistry of froth flotation systems.
  • demonstrate understanding of different collectors and their working mechanisms.
  • demonstrate understanding of different frothers and their working mechanisms.
  • demonstrate understanding of different modifying agents and their working mechanisms.
  • demonstrate understanding of the chemical bonding and structures of solids, aqueous solutions, slurry and pulp, physical chemistry of interfaces, electrical characteristic at interfaces, surface forces in flotation, adsorption from solutions.