Which of the following is used as a stabilizer during the concen tration of sulphide ores?
Cresols are used as froth stabilizers in the concentration of sulfide ores by froth f lotation
The correct option is (C): Cresol
Creson and aniline are used as stabilizers.
Pine oil, fatty acid, and xanthates are used as collectors.
Minerals are the naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substances. They are having a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure, hardness and color. For example, copper pyrite, calamine, etc.

Impurities in an ore are called gauge. The removal of a gauge from the ore is called concentration ore.
Several steps are involved in the extraction of pure metal from ores. Major steps are as follows –