Description

Potassium Ethylxanthate is a water-soluble, pale yellow to yellow powder widely recognized as a highly effective collector in mineral processing. Its primary value lies in its strong affinity for sulfide minerals, enabling the selective separation and recovery of valuable metals from ore. This compound is essential for industries involved in the mining and beneficiation of copper, lead, zinc, nickel, and other non-ferrous metals, where efficient flotation is critical for economic viability.

Application

• Primary Collector in Sulfide Ore Flotation: The predominant application is as a powerful flotation collector for copper, lead, zinc, and nickel sulfide ores.
• Precious Metal Recovery: Used in the flotation process for gold and silver-bearing sulfide ores to improve recovery rates.
• Molybdenum Beneficiation: Employed as a collector in the selective flotation of molybdenite (MoS₂) from copper-molybdenum concentrates.
• Activated Sphalerite Flotation: Effective for floating sphalerite (zinc sulfide) after activation with copper sulfate.
• Pyrite Depression: In certain circuit configurations, it can be used to aid in the depression of iron sulfides like pyrite to improve concentrate grade.
• Laboratory and Research: Serves as a standard reagent in metallurgical research and process development for flotation chemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Ethylxanthate
CAS No.	140-89-6
Molecular Formula	C₃H₅KOS₂
Molecular Weight	160.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium O-ethyl dithiocarbonate; Ethylxanthic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium Ethyl Xanthogenate; KEX; Z-6; SIPX; Ethyl Potassium Xanthate; EX
EINECS	205-439-4

Quality Control

Our Potassium Ethylxanthate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability in demanding flotation circuits. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and insolubles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of the global mining industry.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Potassium Ethylxanthate)	Min. 90%
Moisture Content	Max. 1.5%
Insolubles in Water	Max. 0.5%
pH (5% aqueous solution)	8 - 11

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.