Silver Recovery from Process ECP-2 Washwaters by Ion-Exchange Methods

Rami Mina

An ion-exchange method for the recovery of silver from dilute fix washwater has been developed. The soluble silver thiosulfate complexes are adsorbed on either weak-base or strong-base resins, then eluted in a concentrated form by the appropriate regenerant. The silver is then recovered from the regenerant by electrolysis. The pertinent parameters affecting resin exhaustion and regeneration and an example of a complete system are described.

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Published
1981-09
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J01383