What is fletation?

Answer 1

Flotation is a process used to separate particles in a liquid based on their density and hydrophobic properties. It commonly involves the introduction of air bubbles into a slurry, allowing hydrophobic particles to attach to the bubbles and rise to the surface, forming a froth. This technique is widely used in mineral processing to extract valuable minerals from ores, as well as in wastewater treatment to remove contaminants. Flotation can also refer to the phenomenon of an object remaining suspended in a fluid.