Methods for purifying kaolin clays using reverse flotation, high brightness kaolin products, and uses thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8501030
APP PUB NO 20110001078A1
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12920476

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Disclosed herein are methods for removing discoloring impurities, such as carbon impurities, particularly graphite, from kaolin clay to enhance the brightness of the kaolin clays. The methods include reverse flotation processes. Also disclosed herein are high brightness kaolin products, and the uses thereof.

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SNOW ACQUISITION LLC520 KAOLIN RD SANDERSVILLE GA 31082

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Pruett, Robert Milledgeville, US 3 2
Smith, Mikel Dean Tennille, US 3 9
Yildirim, Ismail Milledgeville, US 10 9

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