Why potassium ethylxanthate is used in froth floatation process?
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The function of potassium ethyl xanthate in froth floatation process is to make the ore Water repellant. The metallic ore particles are preferentially wetted by the oil and rise to the surface along with the froth.
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The technique of froth floatation is widely used in the mining industry. Potassium ethyl xanthate is used as water repellent in the process of froth floatation i.e. it does not allow the water molecules to penetrate the ore particles during the process of concentration of the ore.
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