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Gold leaching by organic base polythionates: new non-toxic and secure technology
Vladislav Smolyaninov1, Galina Shekhvatova1, Mikhail Vainshtein2
1Scientific-industrial firm "Gamma", Pushchino, 142290 Russia.
Abstract:
The article present a review on own experimental and some published data which are related with the gold leaching. It is well-known that the most common and usual process of the leaching with cyanide can be dangerous, needs a great water consumption, and additional costs for remediation of the poisoned and toxic sites. The experimental data described production of poythionates which are not toxic but perspective for the prosperous gold leaching. The paper dedicated to the safe gold leaching with thiosulfates and organic salts of polythionic acids (organic base polythionates). The method of production of these polythionates based on the Smolyaninov reaction is described in stages and in details for the first time. Possible application of the polythionates application in the gold leaching is discussed and its advantages are compared with the gold leaching by cyanation.
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