Flocculants for Mineral Processing

Improve Solid-Liquid Separation and Water Management

Efficient solid-liquid separation is important throughout mineral processing operations. Fine suspended particles can make settling difficult, reduce water clarity, and affect the quality of water returned to the process.

Flocculants can help improve:

• Fine particle aggregation and settling
• Solid-liquid separation
• Process water clarification
• Water recovery and reuse
• Tailings settling and management
• Overall process efficiency

Customized Flocculant Solutions

Flocculant performance can vary significantly depending on the mineral, particle characteristics, water chemistry, and process conditions. Arkema works with producers to evaluate these variables and identify the appropriate flocculant technology and dosage for each application.

Through laboratory testing, plant trials, and ongoing technical support, our experts can help optimize flocculant performance as ore characteristics, water quality, and operating conditions change over time.

Applications in Mineral Processing

Arkema flocculant technologies can support solid-liquid separation and water management across mineral processing applications, including:

• Process water clarification
• Tailings settling
• Thickening operations
• Mineral extraction and beneficiation
• Flotation process water management
• Water recovery and recycling