Activators are those chemicals which help buoying up one mineral in preference to the other in the froth floatation process. Which of the following is an activator ?

Correct answer: B. Copper sulphate

  • A. Cresylic acid
  • B. Copper sulphate
  • C. Calcium carbonate
  • D. Sodium carbonate

Explanation

Copper sulphate is a classic activator in froth flotation, especially for activating sphalerite so it can respond to collectors. Cresylic acid is commonly a frother, while carbonate reagents mainly adjust alkalinity or pH.

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