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Potassium Amyl Xanthate
CAS No. 2720-73-2

Potassium Amyl Xanthate (PAX)

Mining Chemicals

A powerful sulphydryl flotation collector for sulphide minerals. PAX offers strong collecting power for base and precious metal ores in mineral processing.

Active Content90% min
TypeFlotation Collector
AppearanceYellow Pellets
GradeMining
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Product Description

Potassium Amyl Xanthate (PAX) is one of the strongest xanthate flotation collectors available, widely used in the mining industry for the recovery of sulphide minerals. Its longer carbon chain provides powerful collecting ability, making it especially effective for difficult-to-float minerals.

Supplied as free-flowing pellets to minimise dust and improve handling safety, our PAX is manufactured to a consistent 90% minimum active content with reliable performance across flotation circuits.

Applications

  • Copper sulphide flotation
  • Lead and zinc ore recovery
  • Gold and silver flotation
  • Nickel sulphide processing
  • Bulk sulphide flotation
  • Cobalt mineral recovery
  • Pyrite flotation
  • Coal flotation aid

Technical Information

Chemical NamePotassium Amyl Xanthate
CAS Number2720-73-2
Active Content90% min
AppearanceYellow pellets / powder
Moisture≤ 1.5%
SolubilitySoluble in water
UN NumberUN 3342
Hazard ClassClass 4.2 - Spontaneously combustible

Packaging Information

25 kg DrumSealed fibre/steel drum
50 kg DrumSealed drum with liner
StorageCool, dry, well-ventilated, away from heat & moisture
Shelf Life12 months in sealed packaging

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