Chemical appearance
Sodium Thioglycolate or Sodium Mercaptoacetate has a light yellowish and sometimes dark color. It comes in a liquid form with a strong pungent odour and has a pH level between 7 to 11.
Chemical application and strength
Sodium Thioglycolate or Sodium Mercaptoacetate is a mining separator which is used mainly in the separation process of copper and molybdenum copper sulfide. It also acts as a galena inhibitor. It is also known as a powerful and effective depressant agent for copper sulfide which has gone through the separation process during considerable environment conditions. Great results are seen when this is used as a depressant instead of using sodium cyanide or sodium sulfide.
- Has the ability to enhance the recovery rate of various precious materials and metals during flotation.
- Should be kept in an environment free of water and moisture. Should also kept far away from fire or high temperatures.
- It is composed of carboxylic acid and thiol (mercaptan)
- It’s other uses include as an acidity indicator and for softening of nails.
- Also good as a “fallout remover” which is used in removing iron oxide residues from from steel rims.