CAS 871-58-9 Potassium Butyl Xanthate Powder PBX Potassium Butylxanthate For Mineral Processing

Potassium butylxanthate (PBX) is an organosulfur compound with the chemical formula K(C4H9OCS2). It is a pale yellow to grayish-white powder or pellets with a pungent odor. Potassium butylxanthate is a commonly used collector in the flotation process for extracting minerals from ores.

Chemical Formula: K(C4H9OCS2)
Molar Mass: Approximately 184.37 g/mol
Appearance: Pale yellow to grayish-white powder or pellets
Odor: Pungent

Features and Properties:

1. Solubility: Potassium butylxanthate is soluble in water and various organic solvents, facilitating its use in flotation processes.
2. Collecting Agent: It acts as a collecting agent in mineral flotation, selectively binding to the surface of desired minerals and promoting their separation from the ore.
3. Stability: Potassium butylxanthate is chemically stable under normal conditions and can be stored for an extended period.
4. Volatility: It has moderate volatility, and its concentration in flotation solutions can be adjusted by controlling the dosage.

Applications:

1. Mineral Processing: Potassium butylxanthate is primarily used as a collector in the flotation process for extracting minerals from ores. It is widely employed in the mining industry for the flotation of sulfide minerals, including copper, lead, zinc, and nickel sulfides.
2. Ore Beneficiation: It facilitates the separation of valuable minerals from gangue minerals in the initial stages of ore processing, improving the efficiency of the overall mineral beneficiation process.
3. Industrial Applications: Potassium butylxanthate is used in various industrial applications, such as wastewater treatment and the recovery of precious metals from electronic waste.
4. Laboratory Applications: It is utilized in laboratory settings for research purposes and experimental studies related to mineral flotation and ore processing.

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