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Xanthate salts are popular flotation collectors for which type of mineral?
AOxide minerals
BCarbonate minerals
CSulfide minerals
DSilicate minerals
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Sulfide minerals
Xanthates carry sulfur ligands that bind strongly to sulfide mineral surfaces.
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