Oleic Acid (Fatty Acid)

Oleic acid is an unsaturated C18 fatty acid containing one cis double bond. It is a defined chemical substance, although commercial fatty-acid products may contain related fatty acids depending on feedstock and grade.

In mineral processing, oleic acid and oleate species are used as anionic collectors, particularly for certain oxide, carbonate and non-sulfide minerals. Performance is strongly affected by pH, water chemistry and mineral surface composition. Hamara should confirm whether the listed product is purified oleic acid or a technical fatty-acid blend before publishing assay or composition data.