Description

Potassium Hexylxanthate is a potassium salt of hexylxanthic acid, widely recognized as a powerful and selective collector agent in mineral processing. Its core value lies in its ability to efficiently separate valuable sulfide minerals from gangue, thereby optimizing recovery rates and operational economics. This compound is essential for mining and metallurgical operations focused on the flotation of copper, lead, zinc, and nickel ores. Its specific alkyl chain length provides a balance of selectivity and collecting power critical for modern, complex ore bodies.

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.
• Molybdenum Separation: Employed as a collector in the selective flotation of molybdenite from copper-molybdenum concentrates.
• Mineral Beneficiation: Enhances the grade and recovery of target minerals in complex polymetallic ore processing.
• Laboratory Research & Development: Serves as a standard or experimental reagent in metallurgical studies and flotation kinetics research.
• Froth Flotation Optimization: Used to improve selectivity and reduce reagent consumption in existing flotation plant operations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hexylxanthate
CAS No.	2720-76-5
Molecular Formula	C7H13KOS2
Molecular Weight	216.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium O-hexyl dithiocarbonate; Hexyl Potassium Xanthate; Potassium Hexyl Xanthogenate; Hexylxanthic Acid Potassium Salt; K-Hexyl Xanthate; PHX; Hexyl Potassium Xanthogenate; Potassium Hexyl Dithiocarbonate
EINECS	220-327-5

Quality Control

Our Potassium Hexylxanthate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability in demanding flotation applications. Each lot is analyzed for critical parameters including assay, moisture content, and insoluble matter. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and specifications is provided with every shipment. Our quality management system supports compliance with relevant industry and safety standards.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Potassium Hexylxanthate)	Min. 90%
Moisture Content	Max. 1.0%
Insoluble Matter	Max. 0.5%
pH (1% Solution)	8 - 11

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