A novel approach to measure froth rheology in flotation

The froth characterised in this study exhibited a pseudo-plastic nature with a minor yield stress using Casson model. Therefore, froth viscosity which potentially affects froth transportation is not constant throughout the whole froth phase and it depends on the local shear rate. The suitability of the vane system to measure rheology of fluids with low shear stress was examined using a Newtonian silicone oil. It was found that the vane head should not be run in speeds above a certain range which needs to be determined. Measurements above such a speed range may not be accurate.