Method for desilverizing and removal of other metal values from lead bullion
US4410361A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 1981 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/20
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A batch process for desilverizing and refining lead bullion containing antimony and a low silver content, including the steps of melting the lead bullion, adding calcium to form a floating silver-rich dross containing a silver-antimony-calcium compound and separating the dross from the desilverized, molten lead bullion. The process further comprises a plurality of successive batch operations wherein silver-rich dross is separated and accumulated in each batch operation for subsequent processing. The successive batch operations are maintained at about 400.degree. C. in order to effect significant savings in energy, time and labor over processes previously used.
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