FLOTATION KINETICS - A REVIEW

Important mathematical models describing froth flotation as a rate process have been critically reviewed. These models are classified into six categories: (i) kinetic models based on chemical analogy, (ii) probabilistic and stochastic models, (iii) multiphase models, (iv) mechanistic models, (v) kinetic models with distributed rate constants, and (vi) continuous flotation models. Discussion on the limitations and applicability of these models is presented.