Plain-language explainers on the chemistry and application of the reagents Chemnergy supplies.
Copper mining chemicals fall into two groups depending on ore type. Sulphide ores are concentrated by froth flotation using a xanthate collector (SBX,
View →Flotation reagents are the chemicals that separate valuable sulphide minerals from waste rock. Collectors (xanthates) make target minerals hydrophobic
View →PAX, SIBX and SIPX are all xanthate collectors that differ in carbon-chain length. SIPX (short chain) reacts fast and suits fine particles. SIBX (medi
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