TY - JOUR AU - Hassan, U.A. AU - Yaro, S.A. AU - M. Abdulwahab, M. AU - Dodo, M.R. PY - 2016/06/30 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Effect of reagent type on the froth floatation of Sokoto phosphate ore JF - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering JA - Metall Mater Eng VL - 22 IS - 2 SE - DO - UR - https://metall-mater-eng.com/index.php/home/article/view/214 SP - 61-72 AB - Effect of reagent type on the froth floatation of Sokoto phosphate ore for its beneficiation has been established. The samples of the Sokoto phosphate mineral ore used for the research work were sourced from mining locations in Dange-Shuni, Bodinga, Yabo, Wurno, and Rabbah Local Government Areas of Sokoto State. Size-Assay analysis conducted on scrubbed Sokoto Phosphates nodules revealed that nodules had a size distribution with 80% passing 29.3 mm. Flotation Tests using AERO704 (fatty Acid), Alkyl Hydroxamates, Melamine as collectors (alone or mixed with diesel), MIBC as frother, Calcium Hydroxide and Sulphuric Acid as pH regulators and Dextrin, Sodium Silicate and Aluminium Chloride as depressants produced poor P2O5 separation in the flotation products due to very poor liberation associated with very fine mineral grains. Based on the results obtained, AERO704 Collector gave the best result with aP2O5 recovery pH of 10. ER -