Description

Potassium sec-Amylxanthate is a specialized organosulfur compound widely utilized as a powerful collector in mineral processing. Its primary value lies in its exceptional selectivity and strong affinity for sulfide minerals, enabling efficient separation and recovery of valuable metals from ore. This reagent is essential for mining and metallurgical operations focused on the flotation of copper, lead, zinc, and precious metal ores.

Application

• Sulfide Ore Flotation: Primary collector for the selective recovery of copper, lead, zinc, nickel, and cobalt sulfide minerals in froth flotation circuits.
• Precious Metal Recovery: Used in the flotation of gold- and silver-bearing sulfide ores to improve concentrate grade and recovery rates.
• Molybdenum Beneficiation: Effective in the separation of molybdenite (MoS₂) from copper-molybdenum concentrates.
• Pyrite Depression: Can be employed in specific flowsheets to aid in the depression of iron sulfides like pyrite, enhancing the selectivity of the flotation process.
• Platinum Group Metals (PGMs): Applied in the complex flotation of PGM-bearing sulfide ores.
• Industrial Mineral Processing: Potential use in the separation of other industrially valuable sulfide-containing minerals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium sec-Amylxanthate
CAS No.	71316-26-2
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₁KOS₂
Molecular Weight	202.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 1-methylbutylxanthate; Potassium (2-pentyl) xanthate; sec-Amyl potassium xanthate; PAX; SPAX; KAX; Potassium O-(1-methylbutyl) dithiocarbonate; Potassium 1-methylbutyl dithiocarbonate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium sec-Amylxanthate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability in demanding flotation applications. We adhere to industry-standard testing methods to verify critical parameters such as active component assay and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and process control requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or heat should be avoided to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow powder or granules
Assay (Min)	90%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Moisture Content	≤ 1.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%

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