Question

role of pine oil in the froth flotation process

Answer 1

Industrially, pine oil is used as a frother in mineral extraction from ores. For example, in copper extraction pine oil is used to condition copper sulfide ores for froth flotation. Therefore, it is important in the industry for the froth flotation process.

Answer 2

Answer:

Pine oil plays an important role in froth flotation process because pine oil coated ore particles being lighter come to the surface in the form of froth that can be skimmed easily