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Precious metal recovery apparatus

US4523993A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 1983
Grant dateJun 18, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2201/287
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

By providing an open-ended perforate vessel which is rotatable about its central axis and incorporates a removable filter element, a highly efficient easily employable precious metal recovery apparatus is achieved capable of removing precious metal from an aqueous carrier. Preferably, the perforate vessel is supportingly contained within a housing which receives the aqueous carrier after passage through the filter and delivers the aqueous carrier to a disposed area. In addition, the perforate vessel is preferably cylindrically shaped with holes formed throughout and the filter comprises a bag-like or envelope-like construction which is easily mounted about the walls of the vessel as well as easily sealed after filtration with the precious metal contained therein for delivery to a reclamation center.

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