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Xanthate collectors adsorb onto sulphide mineral surfaces, making them hydrophobic so they attach to air bubbles and report to froth.

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Potassium Amyl Xanthate (PAX)

A long-chain xanthate collector widely used for the flotation of coarse, slow-floating sulphide particles, including copper and gold-bearing sulphides.

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Sodium Isobutyl Xanthate (SIBX)

One of the most widely used flotation collectors globally, valued for its balance of selectivity and recovery in copper, cobalt and gold circuits.

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Sodium Isopropyl Xanthate (SIPX)

A shorter-chain, more soluble xanthate used where faster kinetics and finer particle flotation are required.

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Potassium Ethyl Xanthate (PEX)

A short-chain, fast-acting xanthate collector used for fine particle flotation and as a fast-reacting secondary collector.

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Potassium Butyl Xanthate (PBX)

A medium-chain potassium xanthate providing strong collecting power for copper and polymetallic sulphide ores.

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Sodium Ethyl Xanthate (SEX)

The shortest-chain sodium xanthate in common use, chosen for fast kinetics on fine sulphide particles.

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Sodium Amyl Xanthate (SAX)

A long-chain sodium xanthate delivering strong, less-selective collection for coarse and difficult-to-float sulphides.

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Sodium Butyl Xanthate (SBX)

The most widely produced xanthate worldwide, offering a reliable balance of selectivity, recovery and cost for copper sulphide flotation.

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Sodium n-Butyl Xanthate (SNBX)

Chemically identical to SBX (sodium n-butyl xanthate); listed separately as it is commonly specified under this exact name in tenders and mine reagent lists.

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