This invention belongs to the field of
mineral flotation technology, specifically relating to a method for improving the yield of
clean coal in difficult-to-float
coal slime. The method includes: S1,
reagent preparation and pretreatment: Based on the
coal quality characteristics,
methyl linoleate is mixed with n-
dodecane and / or n-
tetradecane at a
mass ratio of (1-5):1, and ultrasonically dispersed for 3 hours to form a
microemulsion composite collector; S2,
slurry conditioning and mineralization: The above collector (800-1600 g /
ton dry
coal slime) and a frother are added to a
slurry with a concentration of 80 g / L and stirred for 3 minutes; S3, flotation separation: Air bubbles are introduced to scrape off the
clean coal. This invention, through a
microemulsion composite collector with a specific composition, significantly enhances the hydrophobicity of the surface of difficult-to-float coal particles and the adhesion efficiency with air bubbles, solving the problems of poor selectivity and low
clean coal yield of traditional collectors. It has the advantages of strong adaptability, high flotation efficiency, and a significant increase in clean coal yield.