SEPARATING NOBLE METALS, COPPER AND MERCURY FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS

摘要

The invention relates to a process for separating seminoble and/or noble metals from an aqueous solution having compounds of these metals dissolved therein by subjecting the solution to reaction with red phosphorus. More particularly, the solution is conveyed through a zone containing a layer of granular red phosphorus particles with a size of 0.01 to 10 mm, which may be used in admixture with active carbon.