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Metal conductive sponge for precious metal recovery from dragout solution

Can you help me with information on metal conductive sponge for precious metal removing from dragout solution?

Joel Fain
COO - Bangkok, Thailand
2007

2007

Copper plated foam cathodes are sold as part of "Retec" electrolytic treatment units. I believe they are now owned by US Filter.

I've used degreased 00 steel wool ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] in similar applications.

Dave Wichern
Consultant - The Bronx, New York

Hi Joel,
Most platers out there use a resin exchange column to recover gold from drag-out solutions. There are other ways to do it, but many are ineffective compared to resins. A reputable precious metal / equipment supplier can set you up with a unit. This website has such advertisers and contributors. Good Luck!

Mark Baker
Process Engineer - Syracuse, New York
2007

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