Description

Potassium Amylxanthate is a specialized organosulfur compound widely used as a powerful collector agent in mineral processing. Its primary value lies in its exceptional selectivity and efficiency for the flotation of sulfide ores, enabling the economic recovery of valuable metals. This high-performance chemical is essential for mining and metallurgical operations focused on copper, lead, zinc, and nickel extraction, where maximizing mineral recovery and concentrate grade is critical.

Application

• Sulfide Ore Flotation: Primary collector for the froth flotation of copper, lead, zinc, and nickel sulfide minerals.
• Precious Metal Recovery: Used in the flotation circuits for gold and silver-bearing sulfide ores.
• Selective Separation: Enables the differential flotation of complex polymetallic ores to produce separate concentrates.
• Molybdenite Flotation: Applied as a collector in the recovery of molybdenum from copper-molybdenum concentrates.
• Industrial Mineral Processing: Can be utilized in specific circuits for certain oxidized minerals after sulfidization.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or experimental reagent in metallurgical and mineral processing research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Amylxanthate
CAS No.	2720-73-2
Molecular Formula	C6H11KOS2
Molecular Weight	202.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium O-pentyl dithiocarbonate; Potassium pentylxanthate; Amyl potassium xanthate; Potassium pentyl xanthogenate; PAX; KAX; Xanthic acid, pentyl-, potassium salt
EINECS	220-327-1

Quality Control

Our Potassium Amylxanthate is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in flotation applications. Quality is verified through rigorous analytical testing, including assay and purity checks. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept away from sources of heat, moisture, and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow powder or granules
Assay (Min)	90%
Moisture Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	Contact for details
pH (Aqueous Solution)	Contact for details

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