Potassium Butyl Xanthate 90% (PBX 90%)

Potassium Butyl Xanthate is a reagent that plays a pivotal role in modern mining and metallurgy. Flotation Process Facilitator: Potassium Butyl Xanthate is an indispensable ally in the flotation process, a cornerstone of mineral extraction. Flotation involves separating desired minerals from their ores. Selective Adhesion: When introduced to a slurry of finely ground ore and water, Potassium Butyl Xanthate selectively adheres to sulfide minerals present in the mixture. These minerals, often hosting valuable elements like copper or lead, exhibit a unique affinity for the xanthate. Bubble Attachment: Air bubbles are introduced into the slurry. The hydrophobic mineral surfaces coated with Potassium Butyl Xanthate collectors readily attach to the bubbles, effectively making them float to the surface. Rising to the Top: The mineral-laden bubbles rise to the surface of the flotation cell, forming a froth layer.

Chemical appearance: Sodium Isopropyl Xanthate (SIPX) is available in the solid powder form or in the shape of pellets. SIPX has the appearance of white to yellowish deliquescent solid in the powder form. The color of the SIPX pellets varies from yellow to green. In the solid powder form, SIPX emits a slightly pungent odour. In the pellet form, SIPX emits a sulphur like odour. Chemical application and strengths: The strength of SIPX for collection is slightly higher than that of ethyl xanthate. Therefore, it serves as the perfect tool for the flotation of nonferrous metallic sulfide minerals in the form of a collector. Xanthates have been known for being an integral part of sulfide mineral flotation. SIPX is actually a salt that contains a non-polar hydrocarbon group that helps in the hydrophobic nature of sulfide material, thereby pointing out from the mineral to the solution. The salt also contains a polar group that adsorbs onto the sulfide mineral surface.

Chemical appearance: Sodium Isopropyl Xanthate (SIPX) is available in the solid powder form or in the shape of pellets. SIPX has the appearance of white to yellowish deliquescent solid in the powder form. The color of the SIPX pellets varies from yellow to green. In the solid powder form, SIPX emits a slightly pungent odour. In the pellet form, SIPX emits a sulphur like odour. Chemical application and strengths: The strength of SIPX for collection is slightly higher than that of ethyl xanthate. Therefore, it serves as the perfect tool for the flotation of nonferrous metallic sulfide minerals in the form of a collector. Xanthates have been known for being an integral part of sulfide mineral flotation. SIPX is actually a salt that contains a non-polar hydrocarbon group that helps in the hydrophobic nature of sulfide material, thereby pointing out from the mineral to the solution. The salt also contains a polar group that adsorbs onto the sulfide mineral surface.

Chemical appearance: Sodium Isobutyl Xanthate (SIBX) is available in the form of pale-yellow crystals or powdered form in the pure state. It is also available in the form of a solution. In the solid form, SIBX absorbs moisture from the air, and so, it is known as a hygroscopic substance. SIBX emits the odor of carbon disulfide that is somewhat the same as that of decaying cabbage. In some cases, SIBX can emit a very faint unpleasant, or sulfurousodor. SIBX is readily soluble in water and could form insoluble compounds with different metallic ions. The uses of Sodium Isobutyl Xanthate (SIBX) as a collector are widely known. It is a credible flotation reagent for different nonferrous metallic sulfide ores. It is primarily implemented for the flotation of copper, lead, zinc sulfide ores as well as the sulfide ores of other precious metals.