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Give one example of depressant in froth floatation process. - Chemistry (Theory)

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Give one example of depressant in froth floatation process.

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Sodium cyanide (NaCN) is used as a depressant. NaCN forms a complex with ZnS ore and stops it from floating. This allows separation of PbS ore from ZnS ore easily during the process.

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