FASO CHEM
Cyanide: Primarily used in gold extraction, as it dissolves gold and aids in separating valuable metals.
Sulfuric Acid: Used in extracting metals like copper, nickel, and uranium, as well as cleaning surfaces and preparing them for further processing.
Organic Reagents: Such as flotation reagents, which are used to separate minerals from impurities (e.g., flotation frothers).
Hydrochloric Acid: Used to dissolve minerals and remove unwanted deposits from equipment.
Lime: Used to control pH in extraction solutions and prevent equipment corrosion.
Sulfur Dioxide: Used as a reducing agent in some extraction processes.
Flocculants: Agents that help aggregate fine mineral particles in flotation processes, like synthetic polymers.
Oxidizing Reagents: Such as hydrogen peroxide, which are used to stimulate chemical reactions in extraction processes.
Calcium Chloride: Used for moisture control and material stabilization in certain processes.
Mineral Oil: Used as an additive in flotation processes.
Ammonium Nitrate: Used as an explosive in mining to break down rocks and facilitate access to ores.
Phosphorous Compounds: Used in processing phosphate in certain applications.
Corrosion Inhibitors: Added to prevent metal equipment corrosion due to chemical reactions.
Chlorine: Sometimes used in purifying raw metals, especially in gold.
Sodium Carbonate: Used as a pH regulator or auxiliary reagent in mineral processing.
Sodium Silicate: Used as an additive in processing iron ore and phosphate ores.