Salt Flotation of Şirnak Asphaltite

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of cleaning Şirnak asphaltite by salt flotation. For this purpose, experimental studies were conducted on a Şirnak asphaltite sample containing high ash and sulfur content. The effects of salt amount, pH, frother amount, and impeller speed on the flotation were investigated separately in different salt (KCI, BaCI₂, FeCI₃) mediums. The influence of FeCI₃ on the removal ash and total sulfur was found to be important.

Keywords:

• deashing
• desulfurization
• salt flotation
• Şirnak asphaltite

Notes

^aThe sample was dried to constant mass at 105°C.