@article{MAKHILLRJAS2007238694,
    title = {Collector Ability of Potassium Ethylxanthate Synthesized with Caustic Potash of <I>Elaeis guineensis </I>on Sulphide Minerals},
    journal = {Research Journal of Applied Sciences},
    volume = {2},
    number = {3},
    pages = {277-279},
    year = {2007},
    issn = {1815-932x},
    doi = {rjasci.2007.277.279},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-932x&doi=rjasci.2007.277.279},
    author = {G.O. Onyedika and},
    keywords = {Elaeis guineensis,adsorption,potassium ethylxanthate (KEX),recovery,galena,collector},
    abstract = {The ash of burnt inflorescence of <I>Elaeis guineensis </I>(oil palm tree) was found to contain 99% potassium hydroxide (caustic potash). The crystals of the caustic potash were used to synthesize potassium ethylxanthate (KEX) at optimum temperature of about 45&deg;C. The flotation tests carried out showed that over 200% recovery was achieved during the concentration of galena mineral. Physical characterisation and ultraviolet spectroscopic analysis showed the presence of an alkali xanthate as the collector specie.}
    }