Abstract:
A method and formulations for treatment of wastewater by combination of a flocculant and surfactant are described herein. The co-addition of the flocculant with an anionic, cationic or non-ionic surfactant produces improved separation of contaminants from wastewater to yield pure or highly pure water. An optimal ratio between the flocculant and the surfactant applied allows for reduction of the amount of flocculant required to treat the wastewater.
Abstract:
A method of dewatering suspensions in which a high molecular weight, water soluble, cationic polymer flocculant and an encapsulated low molecular weight water soluble, coagulant are mixed with the suspension. The coagulant is not released into the suspension until after flocculation has taken place.
Would these additions to the water assist in the gold removal process for both large and small application?
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well said mike
In a sluice situation both would be an advantage. is the short answer.
In the Cube a surfactant is not necessary since the g-force separator takes everything under water so gold cannot float if it is submerged.
A flocculant is useful but will need settling time, not much, but it does need it. Therefore with any system that flocculant is used it is recommended that there be a minimum of two connected tubs. Also, make sure you do not over Floc the system, too much will gum every thing up.
Excellent! Thank you very much!
I think this would help to settle out clays from the water as well as breaking the tension of the water to stop gold from floating.