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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.

Product codePEX
Purity / spec90% min
AppearancePale yellow powder or granules
Packaging25 kg drums or lined bags
What it is

Chemical properties

PEX is the potassium salt of ethyl xanthic acid — the shortest common commercial xanthate, giving high water solubility and rapid mineral-surface reaction.

Application

How it’s used

Used in gold and base-metal flotation circuits where quick collector action on fine sulphide particles is needed.

Used with / for
  • Fine sulphide particles in gold ores
  • Copper and zinc sulphides
Storage & handling

Dry, cool, ventilated area; keep away from moisture and acids.

Safety

Flammable solid. Full Safety Data Sheet (SDS) supplied with every consignment.

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