Effect of Impurities in Precious Metal Recovery by Electrodeposition-Redox Replacement Method from Industrial Side-Streams and Process Streams

Kirsi Yliniemi, Zulin Wang, Ivan Korolev, Pyry-Mikko Hannula, Petteri Halli, Mari Lundström

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Abstract

The recovery of precious metals (Ag and Au) by electrodeposition-redox replacement (EDRR) method was studied in three different solutions: sulfate based Zn-Fe-Ag solution, chloride based Cu-Fe-Au solution and industrial multi-metal chloride solution. The common factor to these solutions is that the base (Zn or Cu) metal is present in g/L scale while the precious metal is present in ppm or lower level. The results showed that the presence of impurity Fe (in g/L scale) decreases the recovery efficiency of precious metals but at the same time, it may lead to selective dissolution of the base metal, resulting in the higher purity of the precious metal deposit. Moreover, a successful deposition of Au on carbon nanotube (CNT) films from industrial multi-metal solution was demonstrated.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECS Transactions
PublisherElectrochemical Society
Pages59-67
Number of pages9
Volume85
Edition4
ISBN (Electronic)9781607685395
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2018
MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
EventElectrochemical Society Meeting - Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, United States
Duration: 13 May 201817 May 2018
Conference number: 233
https://www.electrochem.org/233

Publication series

NameECS TRANSACTIONS
PublisherElectrochemical Society, Inc.
ISSN (Print)1938-5862

Conference

ConferenceElectrochemical Society Meeting
Abbreviated titleECS
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle
Period13/05/201817/05/2018
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