Zeta potential measurements of rare earth element enriched apatite

Zeta potential measurements of rare earth element enriched apatite from Jacupiranga, Brazil under water and collector conditions. Zeta potential measurements can be used to indicate the surface behaviour of a mineral under different reagent conditions. Mineral surface behaviour is important in processing and extracting minerals from their host ore, which can be energy intensive. Apatite is a phosphate mineral which can become enriched with rare earth elements. Rare earth elements are important in a wide range of products from iPhones to wind turbines.

Owens et al., (2019) Apatite enrichment by rare earth elements: A review of the effects of surface properties. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science.