NAX 31

NAX 31 is a yellow-green solid pellet suitable for a range of industrial applications, particularly in mining. This versatile product has been successfully used in copper and lead flotation processes, making it a valuable choice for these applications.

Supplied By: Quadra

Product Code: Q10422

Regional Availability: USA

Applicable Processes: Mining Applications

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    Identification & Functionality

    Applications & Uses

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    Applications
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    Applications
    Applicable Processes
    Use Level
    10 - 100g/t
    Mineral Processing Applications
    • NAX 31 is Prospec’s Sodium Isopropyl Xanthate (C3 alcohol). NAX31 is a stronger collector than KAX20 and is fairly selective compared to the stronger Potassium Amyl based KAX 51.
    • NAX 31 has mineral processing applications in the selective flotation of
      • Low Grade Copper, Copper-Zinc, Copper-Lead-Zinc.
      • Low Grade Refractory Gold (Gold and/or Silver with pyrite and/or arsenopyrite)
      • Activated Zinc
    • NAX 31 can float all sulfides but is not recommend for scavenging or high grade sulfides.
    • NAX 31 is most commonly used in zinc flotation circuits because it is selective against iron sulfides at high pH (min. 10) while aggressively collecting the copper-activated zinc.
    • NAX 31 has also been used for copper and lead flotation.
    • NAX 31 can also be used to float pyrite and pyrrhotite if the iron sulfide grade is fairly low and the pH is low.
    • Higher grade ore should not use NAX 31 because of the larger retention time required to get desired recovery levels.
    • In typical applications, NAX 31 is dissolved in water prior to its introduction to a flotation circuit.
    • Finer dosage adjustments can be attained by further diluting the xanthate solution with water.
    • NAX 31 easily disperses in most flotation pulps, leading to short conditioning times.
    • Stage addition of NAX 31 can improve flotation characteristics where applicable, with typical addition points at the head of a circuit and further downstream.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Yellow - green solid pellet

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    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Regional Availability
    • USA
    Packaging Information

    With a few exceptions, xanthates are sold, packaged and delivered as a dry product requiring solutioning for application in flotation processes.

    • 150 kg net steel open top drums
    • 500 kg, 750 kg NET FIBC
    • 800 kg NET IMDG approved Combination package (primarily for international shipment)
    • Speciality packaging on request.