Mineral processing (froth flotation): Which oil is commonly used as a frothing agent/collector additive in the froth flotation process? Choose the correct option.

Q: Mineral processing (froth flotation): Which oil is commonly used as a frothing agent/collector additive in the froth flotation process? Choose the correct option.

Concept In froth flotation, pine oil is widely used as a frother (and sometimes as part of collectors), helping stabilize froth so that hydrophobic mineral particles can be floated off. Final Answer Pine oil

Difficulty: Easy

Pine oil
Castor oil
Olive oil
Coconut oil

Correct Answer: Pine oil

Explanation:

Concept
In froth flotation, pine oil is widely used as a frother (and sometimes as part of collectors), helping stabilize froth so that hydrophobic mineral particles can be floated off.

Final Answer
Pine oil

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