A small cell flotation machine is a compact, laboratory-scale device used for mineral separation via the froth flotation process. It is commonly employed in research, ore testing, and small-scale mineral processing to evaluate the floatability of different minerals or optimize flotation conditions.
Key Features of a Small Cell Flotation Machine:
1. Capacity: Typically ranges from 0.5 to 5 liters, making it ideal for lab testing.
2. Agitation & Aeration: Equipped with an impeller and air inlet to generate bubbles for mineral attachment.
3. Variable Speed Control: Allows adjustment of agitation and aeration rates.
4. Material Construction: Often made of corrosion-resistant materials (stainless steel, acrylic, or polypropylene).
5. Digital Controls (Optional): Some models include digital RPM adjustment and automated froth scraping.
Applications:
– Mineral processing research (copper, lead, zinc, gold, coal, etc.).
– Flotation reagent testing.
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– Educational demonstrations in mining/metallurgy courses.
Popular Lab-Scale Flotation Machines:
– Denver D12 Laboratory Flotation Machine (benchmark for small-scale testing).
– Wemco Lab Flotation Cell.
– XFD Series Single Flotation Cells (common in Chinese labs).
– Outokumpu GTK LabCell.
Advantages Over Industrial-Scale Machines:
✔ Low sample requirement (~50–500g).
✔ Precise control over parameters (pH, reagents, air flow).
✔ Quick results for feasibility studies.
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