Froth Flotation experiment

Topic

Chemical Reactions

Geology / Mineral Formation

Mining

Type of Resource

Experiments

Year Level

Years 11-12

Years 7-10

Subject

Science

Sector

Energy & Renewables

Resources for

Students & Teachers

Australian Curriculum Content Statements
v9.0
v8.4

Introduction

Different processing methods are used by mining companies to separate out valuable minerals from other unwanted waste minerals. This experiment demonstrates how froth flotation uses special chemicals and air bubbles to float unwanted minerals away.