Gold and Platinum Refining Recovery Systems / Equipment
The method just described aims at leaving gold in an insoluble state at the anode. Other impurities are usually left there, and the gold sponge, or slimes, needs further refining by methods, to be indicated later. By using a suitable electrolyte the gold can be dissolved from the anode bars and deposited in sheet form on the cathode, while many metals can be left in solution. The active agent ...