Chalcopyrite Flotation
Chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂) is the most common copper sulphide mineral. Optimization of collector dosing and flotation kinetics is critical.
Collector Selection
SIPX and SIBX are widely used collectors offering good selectivity against pyrite. Dithiophosphates provide stronger collecting power for slow-floating particles.
Kinetic Modeling
First-order kinetic models predict recovery vs flotation time. WSHT uses kinetic data to optimize cell sizing and air flow rates.