Advanced Chemical Solutions for Optimized Sulfide Ore Processing
Clariant Mining Solutions delivers advanced flotation reagents that optimize recovery, concentrate grade, and operational efficiency in sulfide ore processing. Our comprehensive portfolio includes customized collectors tailored to specific ore mineralogy, frothers optimized for bubble size and stability, depressants for graphite, pyrite and for copper-moly separation (NaSH replacement), filter aids for concentrates, and acid mist supressants for electrowinning operations.
HOSTAFLOT™ Flotation Collectors
Clariant Mining Solutions flotation collectors are engineered to increase sulfide recovery rates and concentrate grade during sulfide ore processing.The HOSTAFLOT™ flotation collector product line includes:
- HOSTAFLOT™ formulated collectors including dithiophosphates (DTP), thionocarbamates (TC), dithiophosphinates (DTPI), and customized formulations to maximize recovery and grade as the ore changes throughout the life of the mine.
- HOSTAFLOT™ xanthate-replacement collectors as a safer and more sustainable alternative for sulfide ore flotation without compromising recovery. Ready-to-use, non-flammable, water-soluble liquid collectors that eliminate the exposure to hazardous decomposition products like C₂S that can take place during preparation and use of xanthates.
- HOSTAFLOT™ collectors for coarse particle flotation to improve recovery of particles larger than 200µm when trying to increase mill throughput or designing coarse gangue rejection circuits.
FLOTANOL™ Frothers
Clariant Mining Solutions’ frothers optimize sulfide flotation through precise froth stability and bubble control to maximize mineral recovery. They are customized for each operation's specific needs to improve bubble mechanical strength for coarse and fine particle recovery while allowing effective drainage.
Specially formulated FLOTANOL™ frothers for coarse particle flotation improve flotation circuits operating at larger particle sizes.
FLOTICOR™ DP Depressants
Depressants designed to optimize mineral separation in sulfide ore flotation operations.The FLOTICOR™ DP depressant product line includes:
- FLOTICOR™ DP copper depressants to replace NaSH in copper-molybdenum separation, eliminating H₂S exposure while maintaining recovery at lower dosages
- FLOTICOR™ DP pyrite depressants to reduce iron content in copper concentrates
- FLOTICOR™ DP carbon depressants to suppress carbonaceous gangue interference in carbon-containing ores
- FLOTICOR™ DP clay and silicate depressants to minimize interference of talc, biotite, mica, feldspar and other silicates in flotation
Coarse Particle Flotation Reagents
HOSTAFLOT™ collectors and FLOTANOL™ frothers optimized for recovery of particles larger than 200µm.
Clariant Mining Solutions’ coarse particle flotation chemical solutions enable greater energy efficiency, increased throughput, and improved tailings handling. Whether increasing grind size to increase throughput or designing new circuits with coarse gangue rejection, Clariant’s coarse particle flotation reagents help optimize sulfide flotation performance.
FLOTICOR™ FA Filter Aids
Reduce moisture content and optimize filtration rate in filtration of sulfide ore concentrates and tailings.
FLOTICOR™ EW PFAS-free Acid Mist Suppressants
Non-fluorinated suppressants for acid mist in electrowinning and electroplating operations to decrease airborne acid concentration. Clariant’s acid mist suppressants are completely compatible with the electrolyte solutions and preserve cathode quality.
Flotation Solutions for Frequently Occurring Sulfide Minerals
Clariant Mining Solutions offers an extensive portfolio of high-performance flotation reagents specifically designed for the following sulfide minerals:
HOSTAFLOT™ collectors, FLOTANOL™ frothers, and FLOTICOR™ DP depressants maximize copper recovery and concentrate grade across primary, secondary, and oxidized copper ores. They also effectively manage challenging conditions such as high viscosity pulps, undesirable contaminants, and interference of iron sulfide minerals like pyrite.
HOSTAFLOT™ collectors, FLOTANOL™ frothers, and FLOTICOR™ DP sulfide depressants optimize molybdenum recovery and quality creating a safer work environment. HOSTAFLOT™ molybdenum collectors are formulated avoiding hazardous aromatic components (benzene, toluene, ethylxylene, BTEX) and deliver molydenum concentrates with low oil content. FLOTANOL™ frothers are especially formulated for the unique froth stability requirements of copper-molybdenum circuits. FLOTICOR™ DP sulfide depressants effectively depress copper in copper-molybdenum separation circuits. When used as complete replacement for NaSH, they eliminate H₂S exposure risks.
Customized HOSTAFLOT™ collectors and FLOTANOL™ frothers maximize PGM recovery and concentrate quality through enhanced selectivity against chromite and talc gangue minerals. Lower chrome and talc content and increased overall PGM grades in the concentrates are achieved.
HOSTAFLOT™ collectors including dithiophosphinates and dithiophosphinate alternatives maximize recovery and selectivity in complex polymetallic ore processing. Clariant’s polymetallics collectors are formulated specifically for lead, zinc, copper, nickel, cobalt, and silver circuits. FLOTANOL™ frothers optimize froth properties for efficient coarse and fine particle flotation.
HOSTAFLOT™ collectors are designed for enhanced recovery of both gold and silver. FLOTANOL™ frothers maximize recovery of precious metals from sulfide-bearing ores.
Do You Know our Competence Center for Sulfide Ores?
Clariant's Competence Center for Sulfide Ores in Santiago, Chile develops customized flotation reagents and solutions for copper, molybdenum, PGMs, polymetallic, gold and silver ore processing.
Our technical specialists work in partnership with our customers to optimize mineral recovery, improve process efficiency, and deliver tailored solutions that address the specific metallurgical challenges of each operation.
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Helping the mining industry replace hazardous chemicals with safer and less toxic alternatives, such as xanthate replacement collectors, copper depressants that replace NaSH and PFAS-free acid mist suppressants. Explore our solutions
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