i) In which method pine oil is used? ii) Explain that method of concentration in brief.

Question

Complete the following flow chart and answer the questions below:

i) In which method pine oil is used?

ii) Explain that method of concentration in brief.

Answer 1

Magnetic separation method, froth floatation method (Flow chart expected.)

i. In froth floatation method

ii. the finely ground ore is put into a big tank containing ample amount of water.

Certain oils such as pine oil, eucalyptus oil, is added in the water for the formation of froth.

Due to agitation a foam is formed from oil, water and air bubbles together and floats on the surface of water.