Froth Flotation experiment

Year Level(s)Years 7-10, Years 11-12
Subject Area(s)General Science, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Science
Topic(s)Minerals Processing, Smelting & Refining, Minerals Processing, Smelting & Refining, Rocks & Minerals
Resource TypeExperiments

Different processing methods are used by mining companies to separate out valuable minerals from other unwanted waste minerals. This experiment demonstrates how froth flotation uses special chemicals and air bubbles to float unwanted minerals away.

Experiment - Froth Flotation

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