Collectors
Flotation Collectors for Better Mineral Performance
MetSoP provides high-performance collectors designed to support mineral recovery and selectivity across a range of mineral systems.
Our metallurgists consider ore characteristics, operating conditions and performance objectives when recommending a collector or developing a tailored formulation.
How Collectors Support Flotation
Collectors modify mineral surfaces to make them hydrophobic. This allows targeted particles to attach to air bubbles and report to the froth phase during flotation.
Selecting the right collector and dosage is important for balancing recovery, selectivity and concentrate quality.
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Our Collector Range
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Xanthates
Cost effective collectors used in bulk sulphide flotation, with options ranging from highly selective to strong collecting performance.
Our xanthate range includes:
- Sodium Ethyl Xanthate, SEX
- Sodium Isopropyl Xanthate, SIPX
- Sodium Isobutyl Xanthate, SIBX
- Sodium Normal Propyl Xanthate, SNPX
- Potassium Amyl Xanthate, PAX
The appropriate xanthate depends on the mineral system, required selectivity and operating conditions.
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Speciality Collectors
The MetFloat Y33 Series is tailored to specific site and ore requirements.
These collectors are supplied ready for use, with no on-site mixing required, helping to support ease of handling and consistent application.
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Blended Collectors
The MetFloat 10, 20 and 30 series includes custom formulations developed for problematic ores and complex flotation conditions.
These blends can be adapted to specific mineral systems where a standard collector may not provide the required performance.
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Dithiophosphates
Selective sulphide flotation collectors that provide strong mineral attachment and simplified handling.
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Thiocarbamates
Highly selective sulphide flotation collectors designed to support recovery and pyrite rejection.
Tailored to Your Ore
No two ores respond in exactly the same way. Collector selection should consider the ore mineralogy, water chemistry, reagent interactions and circuit conditions.
MetSoP combines metallurgical testing, analytical insight and technical support to evaluate collector performance and identify the most suitable reagent strategy.
Find the Right Collector for Your Ore
Speak to our metallurgists about your mineral system, flotation conditions and performance objectives.