Potassium Amyl Xanthate (PAX)

Description

Used to separate valuable minerals from gangue during flotation.

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Potassium amyl xanthate (PAX) is a pale yellow, powdery or pellet-form chemical widely used as a flotation collector in the mining industry, particularly for the beneficiation of sulfide ores such as copper, lead, and zinc. It is an organosulfur compound with the formula C₅H₁₁OCS₂K, belonging to the xanthate family. PAX is valued for its strong collecting ability and moderate selectivity, making it effective in separating valuable sulfide minerals from gangue. It is moisture-sensitive, flammable, and decomposes to release carbon disulfide, so it requires careful storage and handling.