Method of extracting zinc from brines

Details Method of extracting zinc from brines Method of extracting zinc from brines

1992-10-05

1993-09-21

Andrews, Melvyn J.

Chemistry of inorganic compounds

Carbon or compound thereof

Oxygen containing

423622, 423DIG19, C22B 326

Patent

active

052466841

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an improved method of extracting zinc from geothermal brines and synthetic brines which can be performed in a continuous, in-line process and which provides for the advantageous recycling of NH.sub.3 in the process.

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