Chemical appearance
Dithiophosphate 25s or Hydrogen Phosphorodithioate has an appearance of a deep brown or almost black liquid. Some may classify it as a vandyck brown oily liquid and it has a density of 1.17 – 1.20. It has a PH value of 10 – 13 and a mineral substances percentage of 46 – 49.
Chemical application and strength
Dithiophosphate 25s or Hydrogen Phosphorodithioate is known to be a good flotation collector of copper, silver sulfide, zinc sulfide (activated), and lead ores. It can somewhat be dissolved in water. Also, it can be directly poured into ball mills and surge tanks.
Hydrogen Phosphorodithioate is used mainly in the separation flotation process of ores like lead and zinc.
Because of its properties it should not be subjected to intense heat like fire or extreme sunlight. Proper packaging must be observed.
It is weak in collecting sulfide minerals and pyrite when in alkaline medium. It also is selective in collecting ores.
CAS Number:61792-48-1
HS Code:292019
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.
CAS Number:871-58-9