potassium ethylxanthate

Product Description

Product	potassium ethylxanthate
CAS	140-89-6
Formula	C₃H₅KOS₂
Synonym	Ethylxanthic acid potassium salt, Potassium O-ethyl carbonodithioate, Potassium ethyl xanthate, Carbonodithioic acid, O-ethyl ester, potassium salt (1:1)

Chemical Structure
Notes	Uses: Used in the recovery of hydrophobic ore sulfides, lead-zinc ores, low grade copper ores, and ores that contain a minimal amount of zinc. It is selective against iron sulfides at lower pH than other xanthates. Used as a precipitant of hydrometallurgical industry. Used as avulcanization accelerator for rubber industry
Class	Inorganic Chemicals: Nitrates, Phosphates, Oxides & more
Function	Chemical Intermediate
Industry	Industrial, Industrial Drilling, Specialty Chemicals

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