P R O D U C T DATA S H E E T
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CYQUEST 3223 mineral
processing aid
CYQUEST® 3223 mineral processing aid is a synthetic Fluidizing Aid
dispersant designed for use as grinding aids, slurry viscosity • Pumping Operation — 0.2 lb/ton (100 g/ton) CYQUEST
reducers, and in scrubbing to remove slimes. They are also mineral processing aid added to a 57% slurry produced
effective as dispersants for conditioning phosphoric acid a fluidity equal to a 35% slurry, resulting in decreased
sludge, and preventing consolidation of slurry during shipping. pumping costs and increased plant throughput. At very
high dosages, the viscosity will increase due to
Field Performance Case Histories peptization; therefore, the dosage must be maintained
Classification Aid below this point. See Figure 1 below showing fluidity test
• Precious Metal Operation — In a semiautogeneous results.
grinding mill, addition of 0.03 lb/ton (51 g/ton) of a
CYQUEST mineral processing aid increased overall plant 1.0–
production by 10%-15%. Without CYQUEST 3223
Relative Viscosity
0.9– With CYQUEST 3223
Water
• Precious Metal Operation — To eliminate tramp 0.8–
oversize in the cyclones, use of 0.1 lb/ton (50 g/ton) of a
CYQUEST mineral processing aid resulted in a 5%-10% 0.7–
increase in production. 0.6–
Desliming Aid 0.5–
0 100 200 300 400 500
• Heavy Sands Operation — In a washing circuit,
CYQUEST mineral processing aid, g/metric/ton
addition of 0.2 lb/ton (100 g/ton) of a CYQUEST mineral
processing aid improved product recovery by 15%. Figure
Figure11
FluidityTests
Fluidity Tests(@57%
(@ 57% slurry
slurry solids)
solids) with
with CYQUEST Mineral Processing Aid
CYQUEST Mineral Processing Aid
MINERAL PROCESSING
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The molecular geometry of CYQUEST 3223 has been designed to CYQUEST 3223 mineral processing aid is available in 55 gallon
satisfy most operating conditions. (209 liter) nonreturnable lined steel drums and in 2,200-lb totes.
Treatment Level Technical Service
Recommended use — .01 to 1 lb/ton (5 to 500 g/metric ton) solids. Effective mill management depends on using the best products with
the latest technology in a totally balanced format. Cytec offers a
Typical Properties complete system of products: collectors, frothers, flocculants,
CYQUEST 3223 dispersants, depressants and filtering aids. Your Cytec Sales
Mineral Processing Aid Representative is prepared with information and backed by technical
Appearance Straw-colored liquid service to aid you in applying our products.
Solids 50%
Specific Gravity 1.35 Note: Before handling this material, read the appropriate Cytec
pH, as is 12 to 13 Material Safety Data Sheets: MSDS 0000602 for more detailed
Viscosity, as is 5000 to 6000 cps information on physical properties and safety, health and environ-
Freezing Point Forms a glass mental data.
BOD5, g O2/kg 10
COD, g O2/kg 900
Updated 11/23/04 MCT-1035
Handling and Storage
CYQUEST 3223 mineral processing aid can be stored at temperature
ranges of 40°F-90°F (5°-30°C). Because of the viscosity of CYQUEST
3223 mineral processing aid, Cytec recommends that it be used at 60°F
(16°C) or higher to facilitate pouring. Freezing this product or heating it
to a temperature of 200°F (95°C), while not recommended, will not
harm its performance. After thawing, mix thoroughly before use.
CYQUEST 3223 mineral processing aid can be stored in and fed with
cast iron equipment.
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