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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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Chapter 6: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements - LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS [Page 357]

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Nootan Chemistry Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 6 General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS | Q 5. v. | Page 357
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