Physical Geology
Flotation is a process used in the mining industry to separate valuable minerals from their ores based on differences in their physical and chemical properties. By introducing air bubbles into a slurry of ground ore, the hydrophobic minerals attach to the bubbles and rise to the surface, allowing them to be collected, while unwanted materials sink. This method is particularly effective for sulfide minerals and plays a crucial role in mineral processing and resource extraction.
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