Abstract

In this study, flotation behavior of scheelite and calcite was investigated using mixed cationic/anionic collectors of dodecylamine (DDA) and sodium oleate (NaOL). Individual NaOL or DDA was also tested for comparison. The flotation results of single mineral and mixed binary minerals demonstrated a high selectivity and recovery for the flotation of scheelite from calcite at pH 7 using mixed DDA/NaOL collectors. The adsorption mechanism of the selective separation was analyzed through zeta potential measurement.