Lime use and functionality in sulphide mineral flotation: A review
Arsenic containing sulphides Arsenopyrite (FeAsS) is generally considered a gangue mineral in base metal flotation. The associated arsenic content (average stoichiometric content is 46% As) reduces the concentrate's value and attracts smelting and refining penalties due to the higher processing and disposal costs ( Wilson and Chanroux, 1993 ).