Collector agents in the flotation of sulfide minerals,
metallic elements such as copper, silver, gold,
and some oxidized minerals of lead and copper.
Asalt (usually potassium or sodium) of
a xanthic acid. Available as yellow pelletized solids
having a pungent odor; soluble in water. Examples
are potassium amyl xanthate, potassium ethyl xanthate,
sodium isobutyl xanthate, sodium isopropyl
xanthate.
A salt or
ester of XANTHIC ACID (where R is an organic group). Cellulose xanthate is used to
make RAYON.