A mineral separation procedure using hot Clerici solution
Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
By: Sam Rosenblum
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Abstract
Careful boiling of Clerici solution in a Pyrex test tube in an oil bath is used to float minerals with densities up to 5.0 in order to obtain purified concentrates of monazite (density 5.1) for analysis. The "sink" and "float" fractions are trapped in solidified Clerici salts on rapid chilling, and the fractions are washed into separate filter papers with warm water. The hazardous nature of Clerici solution requires unusual care in handling.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A mineral separation procedure using hot Clerici solution |
| Series title | Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 1974 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Description | 3 p. |
| First page | 479 |
| Last page | 481 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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