Method for removing soluble metals from an aqueous phase

Specialized metallurgical processes – compositions for use therei – Processes – Free metal or alloy reductant contains magnesium

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A process for the removal of metal ions from solution and means for effecting such removal are described. The process is based on the hydroponic growth of sunflowers, terrestrial turfgrasses and/or members of the family Brassicaceae in solutions containing one or more metal ions. Metal ions can be efficiently removed from solutions by passing these solutions through the root biomass of these terrestrial plants. Receptacles containing the plants are also part of the invention.

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