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Process for the recovery of noble metals from ores; which process uses thiourea

US4561947A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 1984
Grant dateDec 31, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/903
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a process for the hydrometallurgical recovery of noble metals from materials containing them by treatment with thiourea in an aqueous, acidic medium in the presence of an oxidation agent, wherein the aqueous medium simultaneously contains an oxidation agent and a reduction agent.

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