This invention belongs to the field of
mineral processing technology, specifically relating to a selective
sulfidation roasting-flotation
separation method for a
smithsonite-
calcite mixed ore. The method first involves crushing and
grinding the
smithsonite,
calcite, and sulfiding agent, then mixing them in a certain proportion and subjecting them to
sulfidation roasting, preferentially causing the
smithsonite to undergo
sulfidation. After cooling the roasted product in an
inert atmosphere, flotation separation is performed using
xanthate as a collector to obtain
zinc concentrate. By controlling the atmospheric conditions during the sulfidation
roasting process, the sulfidation reaction efficiency of the smithsonite can be improved, and the generation of
sulfur oxide gases during roasting can be reduced. When using this method to process the smithsonite-
calcite mixed ore, effective
recovery of the smithsonite can be achieved, with a flotation
recovery rate exceeding 88%. This invention features a simple process flow and easily controllable operating conditions, providing a new technical approach for the efficient utilization of smithsonite resources.