Use of surfactants and sulfuric acid in the extraction of metal

    公开(公告)号:NZ555806A

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-27

    申请号:NZ55580605

    申请日:2005-12-23

    Applicant: BASF AG

    Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous composition which comprises sulfuric acid and at least one surfactant, wherein the surfactant, in a concentration of from 0.1 to 0.3% by weight in a 2% strength aqueous H2SO4 solution, at 23 degrees C, leads to a reduction in the contact angle on glass after 1 second by at least 10 degrees, wherein the composition has a contact angle on glass of less than 40 degrees, and wherein the surfactant is selected from a list as described in the specification. Also disclosed is a process for extracting metal from metal-containing materials, comprising: (a) provision of an optionally milled metal-containing material, (b) provision of the above composition, (c) bringing of the metal-containing material into contact with the composition and obtaining a mother liquor enriched with metal.

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