INORGANIC PERBROMIDE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

摘要

2141312 9403649 PCTABS00030 A process for leaching platinum and palladium wherein an aqueous leaching solution containing bromine and bromide ion contacts a precious metal source to produce an aqueous leachate. A precursor composition for producing an aqueous leaching solution for leaching platinum and palladium. A process for electrogenerating bromine and a process for leaching platinum and palladium wherein bromine is electrogenerated and contacts a precious metal source to produce an aqueous leachate. A process for leaching gold, silver, platinum and palladium wherein bromine is electrogenerated from a solution containing chloride ions and bromide ions.