Technical Information

TI/EVH 0134 e
February 2013

Global Mining Solutions

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supersedes edition dated May 2012

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LIX 860-I
Solvent Extraction Reagent

Description LIX 860-I, 5-dodecylsalicylaldoxime in a high flash point hydrocarbon diluent,

is a very strong copper extractant requiring more than 225 g/l H2SO4 for
stripping.

Principal uses LIX 860-I can be blended with LIX 84-I over a broad range to give copper
extraction reagents of variable extractive strength. It extracts copper
according to the equation below:
2RH(org) + Cu+2(aq)

R2Cu(org) + 2H+

(aq)

Typical properties

LIX 860-I will also extract zinc from ammoniacal solutions.

Performance specifications2:

Maximum copper loading

Extraction isotherm point
Extraction kinetics
Extraction Cu/Fe selectivity
Extraction phase separation
Strip isotherm point
Strip kinetics
Strip phase separation

Physical form:
Specific gravity (25 /25 C):
Flash point1:
Copper complex solubility:
1

Fluid amber liquid

0.900.92 g/cm
Greater than 160 F
>30 g/l Cu at 25 C

Flash point is determined by Setaflash closed cup.

5.5 to 5.9 g/l Cu

5.00 g/l Cu
95% (30 seconds)
2500
70 seconds
3.50 g/l Cu
95% (30 seconds)
80 seconds

Performance parameters are determined using the Standard Quality Control Test Of LIX Reagents

Shipping & Handling
LIX 860-I is supplied in 20 kg jerrican, 182 kg drum or 900 kg IBC.

Technical service Advice and assistance in the running of laboratory and plant tests is given
by representatives of BASF, who are experienced in mineral processing
applications.
Health & Safety Detailed information on handling and any precautions to be observed in the
use of the product(s) described in this leaflet can be found in our relevant
health and safety information sheet.

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LIX 860-I

Note The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge
and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing
and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors from
carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these data imply
any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product for a
specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights etc. given herein may change without prior information and
do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product. It is the
responsibility of the recipient of our products to ensure that any proprietary
rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.

BASF SE
Global Mining Solutions
67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany
www.basf.com/miningsolutions

February 2013

BASF Corporation Tucson, Mining Chemistry

2430 North Huachuca Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85745-8891, USA