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Describe the role of the following in the process mentioned. Sodium cyanide in froth floatation. - Chemistry

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Describe the role of the following in the process mentioned.

Sodium cyanide in froth floatation.

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Sodium cyanide acts as a depressing agent in the froth floatation process. It prevents other metal sulphides from coming to the froth.

eg: NaCN depresses the floatation property ZnS present in Galena (PbS) by forming a layer of Zinc complex Na2[Zn(CN)4] on the surface of Zinc sulphide.

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Chapter 1: Metallurgy - Evaluation [Page 24]

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Samacheer Kalvi Chemistry - Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 1 Metallurgy
Evaluation | Q 12. (iv) | Page 24
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