Cation exchange for mercury and cadmium of xanthated,sulfonated,activated and non-treated subbituminous coal,commercial activated carbon and commercial synthetic resin:effect of pre-oxidation on xanthation of subbituminous coal

A subbituminous coal was oxidized with air at 150℃on a fixed bed for 4 h and xanthated with carbondisulfide in a basic solution,at 30 or 5-10℃.This xanthated coal was evaluated for the removal of Hg^(2+)and Cd^(2+)from 7,000 mg/L aqueous solutions;metal concentrations were detemmined by atomic absorption spectrometry.The ionexchange of the xanthated coal was compared against those of the original subbituminous coal,a sulfonated subbituminouscoal,activated carbon,commercial activated carbon,and commercial synthetic resin.The commercial synthetic resinshowed the highest exchange capacity(concentration factor 98%)followed by the xanthated coal(concentration factor 96%).The retention of cadmium on the sulfonated subbituminous coal was lower(exchange capacity 0.56 meq/g)thanthat of xanthated coals(1.85±0.09 meq/g).Our xanthated coal showed a better Cd^(2+)removal(8l%o against 15%)than anon preoxidized 40-h-xanthated coal,which shows that oxidation of coal increased the amount of oxygenated groups whichenhanced xanthation.

Effect of hydrogen peroxide on selective flotation of chalcocite and enargite

Enargite is typically associated with chalcocite.Owing to the similarity in the flotation behaviors of these minerals,both minerals are reported to concentrate in the conventional flotation circuit.However,inorganic arsenic in enargite can decrease the copper concentrate quality and increase the operating cost of processing this concentrate.Separating these minerals is important for cleaner copper production to avoid these effects.In this context,this study investigated the effect of hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2))treatment on the flotation behavior of chalcocite and enargite.Flotation tests of pure and mixed minerals indicated that H_(2)O_(2)treatment reduced the floatability of chalcocite and enargite by forming sulfate and copper hydroxide on their surfaces.Despite the detrimental effect of the H_(2)O_(2)treatment,there was a narrow window of H_(2)O_(2)concentration for separating both minerals,in which enargite floated and chalcocite was depressed.This selective flotation behavior was caused by the rapid adsorption of potassium amyl xanthate(KAX)and lower surface oxidation of enargite compared with that of chalcocite.

Effective removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions by orange peel xanthate

Preparation of orange peel xanthate and its adsorption behaviors of five heavy metals(Cu 2+ ,Cd 2+ ,Pb 2+ ,Zn 2+ and Ni 2+ ) were studied.FTIR spectra,Zeta potentials and TG analysis were used to characterize prepared orange peel xanthate.Effects of various parameters including equilibrium pH,initial metal ion concentration and adsorption time on the adsorption processes for the five metal ions were investigated.It was found that for all five metal ions,the adsorption isotherms agreed Langmuir model very well and the maximum adsorption capacities of Cu2 +,Cd 2+,Pb 2+,Zn 2+and Ni 2+were obtained as 77.60,76.57,218.34,49.85 and 15.45 mg/g,respectively.All adsorption processes can attain equilibrium within 20 min and kinetics was well fitted by psesudo-second order equation.It is proposed that the adsorption mechanism was complexation.

Sulfidization regulation of cuprite by pre-oxidation using sodium hypochlorite as an oxidant

The direct sulfidization of cuprite is inefficient because cuprite is a copper-oxide mineral with a strong surface hydrophilicity.In this study,oxidant was used to modify cuprite surfaces to regulate the sulfidization of cuprite.Microflotation tests showed that the flotation recovery of pre-oxidized cuprite was nearly25% higher than that of direct sulfidization flotation,which indicates that the cuprite surface activity was enhanced after pre-oxidation by Cu(Ⅰ) species(weak affinity with sulfur ions) transformation to Cu(Ⅱ)species(strong affinity with sulfur ions).Zeta potential,scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry results showed that pre-oxidation improved cuprite sulfidization and promoted the formation of copper-sulfide species on the cuprite surfaces.The mineral surface stability and thus,xanthate species adsorption on the cuprite surfaces were improved.The surface-adsorption measurements and infrared spectroscopy showed that a large amount of xanthate species was adsorbed onto the sulfidized cuprite surfaces after pre-oxidation,which enhanced the cuprite hydrophobicity and improved the cuprite flotation.

Improved hemimorphite flotation using xanthate as a collector with S(Ⅱ) and Pb(Ⅱ) activation

The flotation of hemimorphite using the S(Ⅱ)–Pb(Ⅱ)–xanthate process,which includes sulfidization with sodium sulfide,activation by lead cations,and subsequent flotation with xanthate,was investigated.The flotation results indicated that hemimorphite floats when the S(Ⅱ)–Pb(Ⅱ)–xanthate process is used; a maximum recovery of approximately 90% was obtained.Zeta-potential,contact-angle,scanning electron microscopy–energy-dispersive spectrometry(SEM–EDS),and diffuse-reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy(DRIFTS) measurements were used to characterize the activation products on the hemimorphite surface and their subsequent interaction with sodium butyl xanthate(SBX).The results showed that a Zn S coating formed on the hemimorphite surface after the sample was conditioned in an Na2 S solution.However,the formation of a Zn S coating on the hemimorphite surface did not improve hemimorphite flotation.With the subsequent addition of lead cations,Pb S species formed on the mineral surface.The formation of the Pb S species on the surface of hemimorphite significantly increased the adsorption capacity of SBX,forming lead xanthate(referred to as chemical adsorption) and leading to a substantial improvement in hemimorphite flotation.Our results indicate that the addition of lead cations is a critical step in the successful flotation of hemimorphite using the sulfidization–lead ion activation–xanthate process.

THE PULP ELECTROCHEMISTRY OF FLOTATION SEPARATION FOR STIBNITE-ARSENOPYRITE BULK CONCENTRATE

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SYNERGISM OF WOLFRAMITE FLOTATION WITH BENZYL ARSONIC ACID AND SODIUM BUTYL XANTHATE

Wolframite notation with benzyl arsonic acid and sodium butyl xanthate is studied,at first.It shows the efficiency of mineral processig is good when the two agents are added together.Then the synergism of sodium butyl xanthate and benzyl arsonic acid is studied also by HPLC.

Electrochemical and spectroscopic study of interfacial interactions between chalcopyrite and typical flotation process reagents

Comparative voltammetry and differential double-layer capacitance studies were performed to evaluate interfacial interactions between cnalcopyrite（CuFeS2） and n-isopropyl xanthate（X） in the presence of ammonium bisulfite/39wt%SO2 and caustic starch at different pH values.Raman spectroscopy,Fourier transform infrared（FTIR） spectroscopy,contact angle measurements,and microflotation tests were used to establish the type and extent of xanthate adsorption as well as the species involved under different mineral surface conditions in this study.The results demonstrate that the species that favor a greater hydrophobicity of chalcopyrite are primarily CuX and S^0,whereas oxides and hydroxides of Cu and Fe as well as an excess of starch decrease the hydrophobicity.A conditioning of the mineral surface with ammonium bisulfite/39wt%SO2 at pH 6 promotes the activation of surface and enhances the xanthate adsorption.However,this effect is diminished at pH ≥ 8,when an excess of starch is added during the preconditioning step.

ON-LINE DETERMINATION OF REMAINED XANTHATE CONCENTRATION IN PULP

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A nanoscale qualitative study on the role of sodium hydrosulfide in oxidized carrollite flotation

The surface species transformation of oxidized carrollite processing with NaHS and KBX was investigated.Flotation and contact angle tests indicate that the combination of NaHS and KBX takes a better flotation performance than adding NaHS or KBX alone.Thermodynamic analysis,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) and Fourier transform infrared(FTIR) results confirm the stronger chemisorption of KBX occurs on the oxidized carrollite surface with NaHS,which is beneficial to remove the cobalt oxides,thus contributing to the superior floatability.Interestingly,less elemental sulfur was observed on the carrollite surface as the interaction of NaHS and KBX than adding NaHS alone.It suggests that elemental sulfur is not the main contributor to the restored floatability of oxidized carrollite through sulfidisation.This study provided a new perspective to correlate the surface species with xanthate adsorption and oxidized carrollite flotation through determining the various intermediate products.

Optical properties of cobalt xanthate films on different substrates

Cobalt isopropyl xanthate thin films （CXTFs） were deposited via chemical bath deposition onto different substrates：commercial glass （CG）, indium tin oxide （ITO）, and poly（methyl methacrylate） （PMM）. Isopropyl xanthate was synthesized according to a method described in the literature. The cobalt nitrate and isopropyl xanthate were mixed in a beaker, which allowed the thin films to be deposited via a simple ion-ion mechanism. The transmission, reflectivity, refractive index, dielectric constant, and optical conductivity were investigated for various thin films coated onto different substrates. An ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer was used to measure the optical properties of the thin films. The lowest value of the transmission and the highest value of the refractive index were observed for the thin films deposited onto PMM. The structure of the cobalt xanthate was characterized by Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） spectroscopy, which was measured using a Perkin-Elmer Spectrum 400 spectrometer. The stretching vibration of the Co-S bonds was observed at 359 cm^-1 in the FTIR spectrum of the CXTFs.

THE SEPARATION AND DETERMINATION OF XANTHATES USING HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY

Three HPLC methods for the separation and determination of xanthate mixtures are described.The chromatographic behaviours,advantages and application ranges of various:methods have been discussed in detail.A calculation method for determining the results of individual xanthates from the complicated chromatographic peaks of xanthate mixtures is presented.The limits of detection are 0.15-2.0ng.

Electrodeposition of dixanthogen on surface of pyrrhotite electrode

Electrochemical behavior of pyrrhotite in the presence of xanthate solution was studied. Cycle voltammogram scan, chronopotentiometry and rotating disc electrode measurements were used to analyze the electrodeposit process of dixanthogen on the surface of pyrrhotite electrode. Experimental results demonstrate that the first step of electrodeposit is electrochemical adsorption of xanthate ion, and then one xanthogennic ion adsorbed integrates itself with another free xanthate ion to form dixanthogen. Using galvanostatic technique, the electrochemical dynamics equation of the electrodeposit process of dixanthogen on the surface of pyrrhotite electrode was set up. It can quantitatively describe the oxidation process of xanthate on pyrrhotite surface.

THE STUDY ON DETERMINATION OF SELENIUM WITH POTASSIUM BUTYL XANTHATE

A simple and fast ultraviolet spectrophotometric method was used to determineselenium (Ⅳ) through the formation, separaion and quantitative determination of potassium butylxanthae -selenium complex. The complex absorbed light sharply at 375 nm. The optimum acidity ofthe complex formation was between pH 3.4 - 4.0. The absorption value was no change in 120 minutesafter the comlex was extracted by Carbon tetraChioride. The sensitivity of the colour reation was 0.2ng cm-2, The content of selenimp (Ⅳ) was within 0-30 μg and linear rclation was good,Y=0.07X＋0.025, relevent coefficient r＝0.9997. A great quantity of I, Cu, Co, the and SO4-2, PO4-3contained in .the Sample had no effect on the results ofdetenninion when seldsum was determined.When content of Fe was over l00gμg/ml and Zn was over 180μg/ml, there was diotance to the determination, but the disturbance was rem0ved by adding EDTA. When making use of the method todetermine containin seldsum additivef Cv =6.85, rate of recovery was 97.2%, wild jujubef;Cv=3.22,rate of recovery was 90. 1%, soil Samlef Cv=4.64, rate of recovery was 86.2%. The method for sensitivity measured was apprtoate to 2, 3-diamino naphthalene (DAN) fluorescence method.

Essentiality, Fate, Ecotoxicity, and Health Effects of Xanthates and Xanthates Based-Compounds—A Review

Xanthates are organic synthesized substances with a potentially wide range of applications. They may serve as essential components of many compounds or materials that also play a vital role in various industrial and socio-economic processes. Addressing the question of the use of xanthates without considering their toxicity, and their decomposition process and products would be ecologically and healthily less sustainable. To date, related information is still dispersed and less known to the public. Therefore, this work provides a comprehensive overview of the existing information on the essentiality, fate, ecotoxicity, and health effects of xanthates and associated compounds. According to available information from scientific, technical, and professional circles, xanthates are diverse, usually with a carbon chain of two to six carbon atoms. They play a crucial role in the sectors of the mining and mineral processing industry, agriculture, wastewater treatment, metal protection, rubber vulcanization, the pharmaceutical industry, and medicine. Xanthates’ degradation under different factors and mechanisms, which determine their fate in the environment, leads to the formation of toxic substances, mainly carbon disulfide, carbonyl sulfide, hydrogen sulfide, and hydrogen peroxide. Xanthates and xanthates degradation products are seriously hazardous to humans, animals, soil and aquatic organisms, enzymatic system, etc. Simultaneous exposure to xanthates and metals results in the magnification or reduction of their toxicity level, depending on the exposed organisms. Such toxicological dimensions should attract more scientific and public attention for more safe production, use, storage, and disposal of xanthates. Due to the high affinity of xanthates for metal, xanthates-modified compounds are efficient metal chelating agents. Such a property should be explored to develop potentially low-cost and effective alternatives for metal removal and recovery from contaminated media. The same applies to developing appropriate methods for the evaluation and management of the simultaneous presence of xanthates and metals in the environment.

Studies on the Stability of Four－membered Ring Chelates（Ⅳ）──Sulphur Coordinated Xanthate Complexes

Fifteen M(S2COR)n complexes were prepared.According to the data provided by IR,UV-Vis absorption spectrometry and X-ray diffraction,this paper covers the relationship between molecular structures of xanthate complexes and their absorption spectra and a criterion of chelate stability is also proposed.The stability mechanism of xanthate chelates and related rules were investigated.

Removal of antimony from antimony mine flotation wastewater by electrocoagulation with aluminum electrodes

Antimony （Sb） has received increasing environmental concerns due to its potential toxic and carcinogenic properties. In the present work, the electrocoagulation technique was used to treat the flotation wastewater from a heavy antimony polluted area, and the mechanism of removing Sb was also investigated. The study focused on the effect of operation parameters such as current density, initial pH and standing time on the Sb removal efficiency. Antimony concentration of below 1 mg/L in the treated wastewater was achieved, which meets the emission standards established by State Department of Environmental Protection and State Administration of China for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine of China.

Adsorption of Au(Ⅲ) ions on xanthated crosslinked chitosan resin in hydrochloric acid medium

Xanthated crosslinked chitosan(XCCS) resin prepared under microwave irradiation were used for adsorbing Au(Ⅲ) ions in hydrochloric acid medium.The influence of pH and temperature on the adsorption capacity of XCCS was investigated.The original XCCS and the loaded XCCS were characterized by scanning electron microscope(SEM) and X-ray diffraction(XRD),respectively.The results indicate that the XCCS has ability to adsorb Au(Ⅲ) ions and the maximum adsorption capacity of Au(Ⅲ) ions on XCCS is observed at pH 1 and 20℃.The data of batch adsorption tests are fitted to kinetic models and isotherm models,respectively.The kinetics of adsorption process is found to follow pseudo-second-order kinetic rate model,and equilibrium data agree very well with the Langmuir model.Thermodynamic calculation of the Au(Ⅲ) ions adsorption process indicates that the adsorption process is spontaneous and endothermic.

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of Bismuth（Ⅲ） Complexes Bi（1,10-phen）[S2CN（CH3）2]2（NO3）, {Bi（S2COCH3）[S2CNC6Hs（CH3）]2}2 and [Bi（S2CNBu2）2（CH3OH）（NO3）]∞

Three bismuth（Ⅲ） complexes Bi（1,10-phen）[S2CN（CH3）2]2（NO3） （1）, {Bi（S2COCH3）[S2CNC6Hs（CH3）]2}2 （2） and [Bi（S2CNBu2）2（CH3OH）（NO3）]∞ （3） were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectra. Their crystal structures were determined by X-ray single crystal diffraction analysis. Studies show that complex 1 has a monomeric structure with the central bismuth atom eight-coordinated in a capped distorted pentagonal bipyramidal geometry. The complex 2 takes centrosymmetric dimeric structure and the bismuth atoms are seven-coordinated in distorted pentagonal bipyramidal geometry.In complex 3, the bismuth atoms are seven-coordinated in distorted pentagonal bipyramidal geometry by bridging nitrate O atoms and the resulting structure is onedimensional infinite chain polymer.

pH- and H_(2)O_(2)-sensitive drug delivery system based on sodium xanthate:Dual-responsive supramolecular vesicles from one functional group

Nano-drug delivery systems with multiple stimulus-responsive capabilities have superior response performance and efficient drug release.Nevertheless,it is sophisticated to construct multiple stimulus-responsive systems where the two or more functional groups need to be introduced simultaneously.Xanthate,one functional group with pH and H2O2 stimulus responsiveness,has significant potential applications for building dual-responsive drug delivery system.Herein,we present a novel dual stimuli-responsive supramolecular drug delivery system by using sodium xanthate derivative(SXD)as guest molecule and quaternary ammonium capped pillar[5]arene(QAP5)as host molecule through host-guest interaction on the basis of electrostatic interaction.The amphiphile QAP5⊃SXD could self-assemble into vesicles to efficiently load the anti-cancer drug DOX.The experimental results showed that QAP5⊃SXD nanoparticles could achieve efficient drug delivery and controlled release in the tumor microenvironment.Cytotoxicity experiments proved that DOX@QAP5⊃SXD nanoparticles could significantly improve the anticancer efficiency of free DOX on cancer cells.The present study provides an efficient strategy to develop supramolecular nanocarriers with dual-responsiveness in one functional group for controlled drug release.