Interaction mechanism between carboxylmethyl cellulose and iron ore concentrates in iron ore agglomeration

Abstract

Carboxylmethyl cellulose (CMC) has become a commercial organic binder in agglomeration of iron ore concentrates. The relative molecular mass and degree of substitution (DS) of CMC have a large impact on its binding performance. The interaction mechanism between CMC and iron ore particles was analyzed through Zeta potential measurements, adsorption measurements and infrared spectra. The results show that the interaction is chemical adsorption-oriented and the CMC’s adsorption performance is related to the properties of CMC as well as the type of iron oxides. CMC has a greater affinity to Fe₂O₃ than Fe₃O₄, and CMC with higher relative molecular mass shows a higher adsorption isotherm. Pelletization of practical iron ore concentrates added with CMC further illustrates that CMC with higher relative molecular mass or DS exhibits a better binding performance, which is consistent with the results of adsorption tests.

Keywords

carboxylmethyl cellulose / iron ore concentrate / interaction mechanism / adsorption / agglomeration

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