Chromite Flotation
Chromite Flotation for Fine Chrome Recovery
MetSoP provides an integrated chromite flotation solution using MetFloat CSD8 and MetFloat NSCF10.
The reagent combination is developed to support chromite flotation in the presence of gangue slimes and improve the recovery of fine chrome particles.
Addressing Slimes and Fine Chrome Losses
Fine chromite particles can be difficult to recover, particularly when gangue slimes are present.
Slimes may coat mineral surfaces, interfere with collector attachment and reduce flotation selectivity. This can result in valuable chromite reporting to tailings.
An effective solution requires control of the slimes while maintaining the conditions needed for fine chromite recovery.
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The MetSoP Chromite Flotation Solution
MetFloat CSD8
Developed to help manage gangue slimes and support selective chromite flotation under challenging feed conditions.
MetFloat NSCF10
A specialised collector developed to support the recovery of fine chromite particles.
MetFloat CSD8 and MetFloat NSCF10 are applied as a combined reagent solution. Dosages and operating conditions are adjusted according to the ore, slimes content and flotation circuit.
Built Around Your Ore
Our metallurgists consider:
- Chromite grade and mineral associations
- Particle and grain size distribution
- Fine chrome losses
- Slimes and clay content
- Gangue mineral composition
- Water chemistry
- Existing reagents and circuit conditions
- Recovery and concentrate grade objectives
From Test Work to Plant Application
MetSoP’s Metallurgical Testing, Mineralogy and Technical Services teams can support the solution through:
- Ore and slimes characterisation
- Bench scale flotation testing
- Reagent and dosage evaluation
- Tailings investigations
- Plant trials and on-site optimisation
- Performance monitoring
Recover More Value from Fine Chrome
Speak to our metallurgists about your chromite ore, slimes conditions and fine chrome recovery challenges.