Description

Potassium Isoamylxanthate is a specialized organosulfur compound widely utilized as a powerful collector agent in mineral processing. Its effectiveness stems from its strong affinity for sulfide minerals, making it a critical component for enhancing metal recovery rates in flotation operations. This high-performance chemical is essential for mining and metallurgical operations seeking to optimize the extraction of valuable metals like copper, lead, and zinc from their ores.

Application

• Sulfide Ore Flotation: Primary application as a highly selective collector for the froth flotation of copper, lead, zinc, and nickel sulfide ores.
• Precious Metal Recovery: Used in the flotation circuits for gold and silver-bearing sulfide minerals to improve concentrate grade and recovery.
• Molybdenum Separation: Employed in the selective flotation of molybdenite from copper-molybdenum bulk concentrates.
• Pyrite Depression: Can be used in specific reagent schemes to aid in the depression of iron sulfides like pyrite, improving concentrate purity.
• Industrial Effluent Treatment: Acts as a precipitating agent for the removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater in certain treatment processes.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a reagent in organic synthesis for the introduction of xanthate functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Isoamylxanthate
CAS No.	928-70-1
Molecular Formula	C6H11KOS2
Molecular Weight	202.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium O-isopentyl carbonodithioate; Potassium isoamyl dithiocarbonate; Isoamyl potassium xanthogenate; Isoamyl xanthic acid potassium salt; PAX (common industry abbreviation); Potassium 3-methylbutylxanthate; 3-Methylbutyl potassium xanthate; K-isopentyl xanthate
EINECS	213-178-2

Quality Control

Our Potassium Isoamylxanthate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for industrial applications. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific technical requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and key physical parameters is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to yellow powder or flakes
Assay (Min)	90%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
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.