Handbook of flotation reagents : chemistry theory and practice Chapter 1. Classification of Flotation Reagents Chapter 2. Collectors Chapter 3. Frothers Chapter 4. Modifying Reagents Chapter 5. Flocculants Chapter 6. Summary of the Theoretical Aspects of Flotation Chapter 7. Adsorption Mechanism of Flotation Collectors Chapter 8. Interaction of Inorganic Regulating Reagents Chapter 9. Interaction of Organic Regulating Reagents Chapter 10. Action of Flotation Frothers Chapter 11. Dispersion Coagulation & Flocculation Chapter 12. Flotation of Copper Sulphides Ores Chapter 13. Flotation of Copper Zinc Ores Chapter 14. Flotation of Lead Zinc Ores Chapter 15. Flotation of Copper Lead Zinc Ores Chapter 16. Flotation of Nickel and Nickel Copper Ores Handbook of Flotation Reagents: Chemistry Theory and Practice is a condensed form of the fundamental knowledge of chemical reagents commonly used in flotation and is addressed to the researchers and plant metallurgists who employ these reagents. Consisting of three distinct parts: 1) provides detailed description of the chemistry used in mineral processing industry; 2) describes theoretical aspects of the action of flotation reagents 3) provides information on the use of reagents in over 100 operating plants treating Cu Cu Zn Cu Pb Zn Pb Zn Ag Cu Ni and Ni ores. * Looks at the theoretical aspects of flotation reagents * Examines the practical aspects of using chemical reagents in operating plants * Provides guidelines for researchers and engineers involved in process design and development