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Activator

Copper Sulphate (CuSO4)

The standard activator used to make sphalerite (zinc sulphide) floatable with a xanthate collector.

Product codeCuSO4
Purity / spec98.5% min CuSO4.5H2O
AppearanceBlue crystalline solid
Packaging25 kg bags or 1,000 kg bulk bags
What it is

Chemical properties

Copper sulphate, CuSO4 (anhydrous CAS 7758-98-7; pentahydrate CAS 7758-99-8).

Application

How it’s used

Coats depressed sphalerite surfaces with copper ions so it can be activated and floated with a xanthate collector in the zinc circuit.

Used with / for
  • Sphalerite activation in zinc and lead-zinc flotation
Storage & handling

Store dry and sealed.

Safety

Harmful if swallowed; harmful to aquatic life. SDS supplied with every shipment. Full Safety Data Sheet (SDS) supplied with every consignment.

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