Flotation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004492",
  "term": "Flotation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A separation process that selectively separates hydrophobic materials from hydrophilic ones based on differences in their surface properties. Air bubbles are introduced into a liquid suspension, and hydrophobic particles attach to the bubbles and rise to the surface, forming a froth. This technique is widely used in mineral processing and wastewater treatment.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "interface"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1972, 31, 577. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry' on page 609 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/flotation/"
}