At Metsop we are Xanthate suppliers, such as Sodium Ethyl Xanthates (S.E.X), Potassium Amyl Xanthates (PAX), Sodium Isopropyl Xanthate (SIPX) and Sodium Isobutyl Xanthates as well as Frothers and Collectors across South Africa.
What are xanthates?
- Xanthate is a type of chemical salt that has a pale golden yellow colour because it derives from the expression Xanthos, which in Greek means golden, yellowish. Xanthates are styles of organosulfur compounds, and they smell amazing.
- Xanthates are very vital in the generation of cellophane and polymers from cellulose.
- Xanthates have many different vital programs but important maxims within the mining business for flotation.
What are the benefits of using xanthates in mining?
- They are used in the extraction of various minerals and materials. Mineral extraction is complemented by the use of sulfide flotation.
- Minerals such as gold and others containing gold are extracted using the anodic oxidation of the xanthate collector. This oxidation procedure involves different techniques just like the oxidation of xanthate in the formation of di-xanthate, the chemo-absorption of xanthate ions and the formation of metal xanthate. These organosulfur compounds are absorbed by gold and various mineral surfaces which lead to hydrophobicity.
- Hydrophobic molecules attach themselves to the ground, repelling water and causing minerals to float.
What are the main xanthates used for mining?
- Sodium Ethyl Xanthate (SEX) – The most effective collector of all Xanthates, has the potential to form insoluble compounds with metal ions such as nickel, cobalt and copper. It is generally considered part of complicated sulfide mineral flotation for difficult selection
- Sodium Butyl Xanthate (SBX) – An excellent collector in the flotation procedure. SBX is used in the flotation procedure of pyrite, chalcopyrite and sphalerite. It can also be used for the flotation of lead, copper, zinc and various metallic copper sulfides.
- Sodium Isopropyl Xanthate (SIPX) – Just like residences of that of sodium Ethyl Xanthate and an excellent binder especially for metal sulfides. These are then produced in the form of tablets and powder. Sodium Isopropyl Xanthate is generally used for its availability. SIPX is generally used for zinc, lead, copper, molybdenum and with little gold and pyrite.
- Sodium Isobutyl Xanthate (SIBX) – SIBX is incredibly strong with non-ferrous metal sulfides, especially copper, lead, zinc ores, etc. They must also be present in all forms of powders and tablets. SIBX as a flotation agent is also used as a hydrometallurgical precipitator and to vulcanize rubber.
- Potassium Amyl Xanthate (PAX) – PAX is an excellent buoyancy collector of oxidized minerals such as lead, copper and oxidized sulfide minerals. These must be present in every powder and response form. The PAX is commonly used in the flotation of copper-lead, copper-nickel and copper ores where a robust collector that is not always selective is required.
What are the safety issues to consider?
- Xanthates are believed to have dangerous effects for each of its surroundings and its inhabitants.
- They are at risk of burning due to their production of carbon disulfide which is incredibly toxic and flammable.
- Attention to adequate replenishment and disposal of xanthates is recommended to avoid adverse effects.
- Buy xanthates for mining.
- Metsop has for sale several chemical compounds for mining.
Please contact us for pricing or further analysis of recommended xanthate for your operations.
