INVESTIGATION OF THE PROCESS FOR PRODUCING POTASSIUM BUTYL XANTHATE USED IN FLOTATION

This work investigates the process of synthesizing potassium butyl xanthate (PBX) and its application as a flotation reagent for the beneficiation of sulfide ores. A detailed analysis of the chemical and physicochemical properties of PBX is presented, and the features of its interaction with water, atmospheric oxygen, and metals are examined. The technological aspects of the synthesis of this compound, including side reactions, temperature regimes, and final product yield, are also investigated. The optimal conditions for obtaining PBX, ensuring its high purity and stability, have been determined. The obtained results confirm the possibility of effective use of potassium butyl xanthate in industry, provided strict control of synthesis and storage parameters is maintained.