POTASSIUM AMYL XANTHATE

CAS Number: 2720-73-2

Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₁OCSSK

Structural Formula:

Description: 
A yellowish or pale grey powder or pellet with a pungent odour,soluble in water.

Principal uses:
Potassium amyl xanthate is a strong collector. It is widely used in the flotation processes of nonferrous metallic minerals where a strong but a non-selective collector is desired. It is a good collector for the flotation of oxide minerals, eg.: oxidized sulfide, copper and lead ores. Copper-nickel sulfide and auriferous pyrite etc also require potassium amyl xanthate as flotation collector.

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