A review of flotation reagents for bastnasite-(Ce) rare earth ore

Given the indispensability and immense value of rare earth elements for scientific and technological advancements in the 21st century, extracting high-quality rare earth resources from nature has become a global priority. Bastnasite-(Ce) is one of the known rare earth minerals with high rare earth content and wide distribution, which occupies a pivotal position in human life and high-end production activities, making its efficient development and utilization crucial. In recent years, research on separating bastnasite-(Ce) from gangue minerals has focused on the flotation process, with flotation reagents playing a critical role in achieving effective separation. This paper provides a detailed summary of current research on the behavior of bastnasite-(Ce) flotation agents on minerals, their interaction with mineral surfaces during flotation separation, and outlines future prospects for further research.

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Rare earth elements are indispensable and valuable for scientific and technological advancements in the 21st century, making the extraction of high-quality rare earth resources a global priority. Bastnasite-(Ce) is a significant rare earth mineral, and research efforts have focused on separating it from gangue minerals using the flotation process, with flotation reagents playing a critical role. This paper provides a detailed summary of current research on the behavior of bastnasite-(Ce) flotation agents on minerals and their interaction with mineral surfaces during flotation separation, and outlines future prospects for further research.