Mining water circuits often operate with variable chemistry and high recycle rates, increasing the risk of mineral scaling. FLOSPERSE™ antiscalants inhibit crystal growth and keep precipitating solids dispersed to protect equipment surfaces and maintain process reliability
Product Overview
What is FLOSPERSE™ designed for?
Scaling occurs when dissolved ions (such as calcium, magnesium, sulfate or phosphate species) precipitate and form crystalline deposits on equipment surfaces. In mining circuits with high water recirculation and variable chemistry, scale build‑up can progressively reduce flow, foul heat exchangers, damage pumps and create unplanned downtime.
FLOSPERSE™ antiscalants act through three primary mechanisms:
Threshold inhibition, which delays precipitation;
Crystal modification, which disrupts crystal growth and weakens deposits;
Dispersancy, which keeps fine precipitates suspended and prevents them from forming scale nuclei.
Threshold inhibition, which delays precipitation;
Crystal modification, which disrupts crystal growth and weakens deposits;
Dispersancy, which keeps fine precipitates suspended and prevents them from forming scale nuclei.
This combined action helps maintain clean surfaces and protect critical water and process assets.
Key Benefits
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Application
Where / How FLOSPERSE™ is typically used
FLOSPERSE™ is used throughout mining water circuits where variable chemistry and recycled water increase the likelihood of mineral deposits. In water‑transfer and distribution networks, it helps limit scale formation inside long pipelines exposed to fluctuating ion concentrations. In recycling loops connected to thickeners and tailings, it protects pumps, piping, and instrumentation operating under high‑solids and near‑saturation conditions.
The product also reduces the formation of deposits in heat exchangers and cooling systems, where temperature changes can trigger mineral precipitation. FLOSPERSE™ helps stabilize clarified‑water, process‑water, and utility‑water circuits by limiting the buildup of dissolved ions that drive scaling. Finally, in leaching, hydrometallurgical processing, and solvent‑extraction systems, it helps control sulfate‑, carbonate‑ and other mineral‑based deposits generated by recycled solutions, supporting consistent flow and reliable plant performance.
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