The standard activator used to make sphalerite (zinc sulphide) floatable with a xanthate collector.
Copper sulphate, CuSO4 (anhydrous CAS 7758-98-7; pentahydrate CAS 7758-99-8).
Coats depressed sphalerite surfaces with copper ions so it can be activated and floated with a xanthate collector in the zinc circuit.
Store dry and sealed.
Harmful if swallowed; harmful to aquatic life. SDS supplied with every shipment. Full Safety Data Sheet (SDS) supplied with every consignment.