Theory 062/Mining & Minerals
Flotation Is a Size Ratio
The claim
Flotation recovery is set by the ratio of particle size to bubble size rather than by collector dose.
01The mechanism
Attachment requires the particle to be small relative to the bubble's inertia; the ratio sets capture efficiency.
02Predictions
- P1Recovery should peak at a size ratio.
- P2Collector dose should not compensate for the wrong ratio.
03Refutation
Recovery tracking collector dose would remove the ratio.