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Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery

Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery

Welcome to Suneeta Carbons, your trusted partner in Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery Solutions. With our cutting-edge technology and expertise, we specialize in providing high-quality activated carbon products that play a pivotal role in various gold recovery processes.

Activated carbon plays a crucial role in the process of gold recovery, particularly in the field of mining and metallurgy. This remarkable material is known for its exceptional adsorption properties, which enable it to selectively capture and concentrate minute traces of gold from complex ore solutions. Gold recovery using activated carbon occurs through a process called carbon-in-pulp (CIP) or carbon-in-leach (CIL), where finely ground ore is mixed with a cyanide solution to dissolve the gold. The resulting solution, laden with gold ions, is then passed through a bed of activated carbon, which traps the gold particles, effectively stripping them from the solution. Subsequent heating or chemical treatments allow for the retrieval of the captured gold, making activated carbon an indispensable tool in modern gold mining operations, ensuring efficient and environmentally responsible gold extraction.

Gold recovery takes place in mines across the world. Like most other industries, gold extraction must strike the delicate balance between controlling operating costs and maximising the return on investment (whilst maintaining environmental responsibility too). Choosing the right activated carbon supplier for gold recovery is vital to this.

In the dynamic landscape of the gold mining industry, efficient gold recovery processes are paramount. Our activated carbon is specifically designed to enhance the gold recovery process, ensuring optimal results and maximum yield.


Gold Cyanidation

Gold Cyanidation

At the heart of gold recovery lies the gold cyanidation process, where gold is leached from its ore using a cyanide solution to form a gold cyanide complex. Our activated carbon excels in adsorbing and retaining gold from these solutions, facilitating a highly effective recovery process.


Carbon in Column (CIC) and Carbon in Circuit (CIC)

Carbon in Column (CIC) and Carbon in Circuit (CIC)

For applications like Carbon in Column (CIC) and Carbon in Circuit (CIC), where activated carbon is used in a series of columns or circuits, our products deliver exceptional performance. The adsorption-desorption cycles are optimized for maximum recovery of gold from cyanide solutions.


Carbon in Pulp (CIP) and Carbon in Leach (CIL)

Carbon in Pulp (CIP) and Carbon in Leach (CIL)

Our activated carbon is tailored to meet the demanding requirements of Carbon in Pulp (CIP) and Carbon in Leach (CIL) processes. These methods involve the use of activated carbon to adsorb precious metals from leaching solutions, contributing to a streamlined and efficient recovery process.


Adsorption Rate and Surface Area

Adsorption Rate and Surface Area

Our activated carbon boasts a high adsorption rate and an expansive surface area, crucial factors in the adsorption of gold particles from leaching solutions. The particle size distribution is carefully engineered to ensure optimal contact between the activated carbon and the precious metal, enhancing overall efficiency.

Precious Metal Recovery

Our activated carbon plays a vital role in the recovery process of precious metals, ensuring that valuable resources are efficiently extracted. The unique properties of our products contribute to the success of gold recovery operations worldwide.

Commitment to Quality

At Suneeta Caarbon, we are committed to delivering activated carbon for gold recovery solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Our products undergo rigorous testing to ensure they meet and exceed the expectations of the gold mining industry.


Gold Recovery Activated Carbon - Test report of Coconut Shell Based Granular Activated Carbon is as under:-

Name Result of Suneeta Carbons for Gold Grade
Material Coconut Shell Based Granular Activated Carbon
Butane adsorption 24%
Mean particle diameter 2.48 mm
Surface Area, m 2 /g, 1200
Particle Size, Mesh 6 x12 (-2.5) – (+2.0)
Moisture, % 2
Bulk Density, g/cm 3 0.49
Fixed Carbon, % 95
Ash cotent, % 1.5
Hardness, % 99.3
Iodine adsorption Value, mg/g 1150
Moisture, % 2
CTC 62
Purity, % 99
Abrassion 1
pH 10
K 40
R 65
Packging: kg, bag 25 / 500 / 550 kgs