Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Solvay AEROPHINE 3418A

Solvay AEROPHINE 3418A is a high-performance thiol-based collector in Solvay’s AEROPHINE® flotation reagent series, specifically engineered for selective sulfide mineral recovery—especially chalcopyrite and molybdenite—in complex ores. It offers superior selectivity, lower dosage requirements, and enhanced kinetics versus conventional xanthates, improving metallurgical efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
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  • solvay aerophine 3418a_03973ea1

Features Of Solvay AEROPHINE 3418A

  1. Highly selective collector for copper sulfide minerals, especially chalcopyrite and bornite.

  2. Excellent flotation performance at low dosages, improving reagent economy and process efficiency.

  3. Good tolerance to variations in pulp pH and temperature across typical concentrator operating ranges.

  4. Reduced environmental impact compared to traditional xanthate-based collectors due to lower toxicity profile.

  5. Stable emulsion formulation ensures consistent dispersion and dosage control in plant feed systems.

Typical Applications Of Solvay AEROPHINE 3418A

  1. Copper-molybdenum porphyry ore flotation circuits.

  2. Selective recovery of copper sulfides in complex polymetallic ores.

  3. Regrind and cleaner circuit applications requiring high selectivity over iron sulfides.

  4. Low-grade oxide-sulfide mixed ore processing where enhanced sulfide mineral response is critical.

Specifications Of Solvay AEROPHINE 3418A

Chemical TypeThiophosphinic acid derivative (alkyl dithiophosphinate)
Product FormLiquid emulsion
AppearanceAmbient-stable, light amber to pale yellow homogeneous liquid
Primary ApplicationsCopper sulfide flotation, especially in Cu-Mo separation
Key FeaturesHigh selectivity, low dosage requirement, pH robustness (5.5–10.5)
BenefitsImproved grade/recovery balance, reduced reagent consumption, lower tailings sulfur content
Storage Temperature Range5 °C to 40 °C (avoid freezing and prolonged exposure >45 °C)
Shelf Life24 months from date of manufacture when stored under recommended conditions


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