Product overview
Sodium Isoamyl Xanthate is one of the stronger xanthate collectors and is evaluated where recovery of copper-nickel sulfides, gold-bearing pyrite or tarnished sulfides is prioritized. Its lower selectivity makes mineralogy, activation, pH and dosage control especially important.
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Function & Usage
- Select Mineral Flotation Collectors
Provides mineral-surface collection for sulfide, oxide or non-sulfide flotation according to collector chemistry, ore mineralogy, pH and circuit design. Typical uses: Copper-nickel sulfide and gold-bearing pyrite flotation, Tarnished or partially oxidized sulfides after suitable activation, Strong, relatively non-selective collection where high recovery is prioritized.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Oilfield & Mining
- Subcategory:
- Mineral Flotation Collectors – Xanthates
- CAS No.:
- 2540-36-5
- Form:
- Yellow powder / Granules / Pellets
- Content / Grade:
- Mining grade; xanthate purity commonly ≥76% or ≥90% depending on production route and grade
- Applications:
- Copper-nickel sulfide and gold-bearing pyrite flotation, Tarnished or partially oxidized sulfides after suitable activation, Strong, relatively non-selective collection where high recovery is prioritized
- Hazard / Transport:
- Flammable or self-heating flotation reagent that may be harmful if swallowed or inhaled and can cause serious eye or skin effects. Contact with acids, heat or moisture can accelerate decomposition and release toxic, highly flammable carbon disulfide. Commercial xanthates are commonly evaluated for UN 3342, Class 4.2 transport; confirm the exact grade-specific SDS, packing group and destination rules before shipment.
- Storage:
- Store in tightly closed, moisture-resistant original packaging in a cool, dry, shaded and well-ventilated dangerous-goods area. Keep away from acids, oxidizers, water, heat, sparks, flames and direct sunlight; control inventory age because xanthates decompose during prolonged or warm storage.