Chemicals

Optimise mineral recovery with Molycop’s range of flotation chemicals

Molycop’s range of chemicals is designed to enhance the efficiency of the flotation process. These chemicals, including collectors, frothers and modifiers play critical roles in maximising mineral recovery. 

Collectors selectively bind to valuable minerals, rendering them hydrophobic so they can attach to air bubbles and float to the surface for removal. Frothers help create stable foam, improving the separation of minerals and preventing excessive bubble coalescence. Modifiers, such as pH regulators, control the surface chemistry of the minerals, optimising the conditions for the flotation process.

Improve productivity with Molycop chemicals

By utilising Molycop's flotation chemicals, mining operations can improve the selectivity and efficiency of mineral separation, resulting in higher recovery rates of desired ores. The tailored chemical solutions allow for better optimisation based on the specific mineralogy of the ore being processed, ensuring more cost-effective and environmentally friendly flotation – and increasing productivity in the mineral extraction process.