What Is The Role Of MIBC in Mineral Flotation?

Oct 16, 2026 Leave a message

Methyl isobutyl carbinol (MIBC, CAS No.: 108-11-2), also known as 4-methyl-2-pentanol or isohexanol, is an important organic chemical raw material widely used in the field of mineral flotation.

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In the flotation process, methyl isobutyl carbinol is primarily used as a highly effective frothing agent. It promotes bubble formation and enhances foam stability, causing valuable mineral particles to adhere to the bubble surfaces. This enables the effective separation of minerals from impurities and improves concentrate recovery efficiency.

 

Thanks to its excellent foaming properties, selectivity, and chemical stability, MIBC is widely used in the processing of metal ores such as copper, lead-zinc, and molybdenum. Additionally, this alcohol compound serves as an industrial solvent in the coatings, inks, resins, and fine chemicals industries.

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