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The Contact Cell

A flotation unit that mixes and pressurizes mineralized slurries with air and releases the mixture in a column-like vessel. It is used for:

• Flash flotation of Au/Ag
• Coarse flotation (Phosphate Industry)
• Oil-sand separation (Tar Sands)
• Oil-water separation
• Enhanced molibdenite recovery
• High recoveries and concentrate grades

Other benefits compared to conventional flotation include:

• Reduction in capital costs
• Reduced floor space for same performance
• Reduction in operating costs (Power)

The Aminpro Contact Cell

In 2004 the Aminpro Contact Cell was launched to replace the classic contact cell. New features on this optomized version include:

• Upgraded cell contactor to a hydraulic cavitation reactor
• Anti-short-circuiting device in the separator

The new features are included in the Aminpro Contact Cells implemented at the Phelps Dodge – Bagdad concentrator in Arizona.