Thiosulfate generation in situ in precious metal recovery

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2006-11-10

2009-08-11

Wyszomierski, George (Department: 1793)

Specialized metallurgical processes, compositions for use therei

Processes

Free metal or alloy reductant contains magnesium

C075S734000, C075S736000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07572317

ABSTRACT:
Precious metal recovery by thiosulfate leaching where thiosulfate lixiviant is generated in situ employing elemental sulfur generated from partial oxidation of sulfidic precious metal-bearing feed and/or employing reactants from processing effluent.

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