Chemical appearance:
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.
Chemical application and strengths:
The primary applications of Sodium metabisulfite are evident in the mining industry. It is used for controlling the depression of pyrites and sphalerite minerals. MBS is ideal for pH control for the froth flotation process, where it could control pyrite depression. Sodium Metabisulfite is also helpful in preventing flotation of sphalerite through copper activation with the availability of Tennantite/Covellite in the ore.
In the case of pyrite flotation, the maximum iron/pyrite depression with the use of Sodium Metabisulfite is possible somewhere around the pH of 6.
CAS Number:7681-57-4
HS Code:283210
Antimonium Tartrate Potassium is a chemical majorly used in healthcare and medicine. It is used as an emetic substance to induce vomiting or cause nausea. It is also helpful in the treatment of leishmaniasis and schistosomiasis. The chemical substance is produced by the reaction of Antimony trioxide and potassium hydrogen tartrate. The chemical formula of the compound is K2Sb2(C4H2O6)2 · 3 H2O.
Chemical Appearance
Antimonium Tartrate Potassium is a white crystalline powder. The chemical is odorless and may sometimes be colorless. It is majorly produced in the hydrate form. It is mildly soluble in water with a solubility of 8.3 g/100 mL(0 °C) and 35.9 g/100 mL (100 °C). It is toxic if swallowed but non-toxic to the human skin.
Chemical Applications and Strengths
Antimonium Tartrate Potassium is a unique chemical with limited functions. It is used in the fabrics and leather-making industries. It also finds application in healthcare.
CAS Number:28300-74-5
HS Code:16039-64-8
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
Chemical appearance
Dithiophosphate BA or Ammonium Dibutyl Dithiophosphate has a white and pale greyish coloured appearance. It comes in a fine powder form which has no kind of odour. It has a PH level of 9.
Chemical application and strength
Dithiophosphate BA or Ammonium Dibutyl Dithiophosphate is a very good collector and flotation agent of nonferrous metallic minerals like copper, zinc sulfide (activated), silver, polymetallic ores, and lead.
Its pH levels are ideal in the depressing process of iron pyrites.
It has is a very strong collector compared to thiocarbamates and various secondary collectors.
A good flotation agent and is quite selective within acidic environments.
Dithiophosphate BA can be quite weak in collecting magnetizing pyrite and pyrite but is very selective
It is a very good collector of galena and can enhance the separation of pyrite and galena.
CAS Number:53378-51-1
HS Code:292019