ALFA CHEMISTRY

It is used as a bleaching agent in textile and paper industries. It is used in the production of various organic compounds in the chemical industries. It is used in the oxidation and hydroxylation reactions. Hydrogen Peroxide is used as a steriliser and disinfectant in wastewater treatment. In the mining industry it is used for eliminating the toxic effects of cyanide tailings.

Pine oil has a very transparent yellow liquid colour and comes in an oil form. It is sparingly mixable or dissolvable in water because of its density. It is composed of different kinds of monohydric alcohols and terpene derivatives.

Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol or 4 – Methyl – 2 – Pentanol is a kind of chemical compound which is organic and is derived from acetone. In the mining industry, MIBC is popularly used as a frothing agent during the flotation processes of different minerals and also when producing additives of lubricant oils. Compared to other frothing agents, MIBC has a great selectivity and fast kinetics in the flotation process. It produces froths with are dry yet easy to break which increases the efficiency and yield of the mineral.

The appearance of Sodium metabisulfite is either in the form of white crystals or as a powdered solid with a slight odor of sulfur. Inhalation could lead to toxic results and can cause serious damages to skin and tissue. Sodium metabisulfite is clearly soluble in water and forms a clear and colorless solution.