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The role of the specific surface area on gold adsorption by activated carbons

  • G. A. Munoz*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The specific surface area of activated carbons has been considered as an important factor when selecting them for gold adsorption applications. It is generally accepted that gold adsorption capacity increases with higher values of specific surface areas; however it has been demonstrated that not all the surface area of an activated carbon is available for gold adsorption. This publication presents the correlations of gold adsorption capacity and gold adsorption density with specific surface area of various activated carbons with different degrees of activation. Results suggest that gold adsorption density on activated carbons is independent of the nature of activated carbons and of degree of activation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication30th Conference of the International Precious Metals Institute 2006 - Precious Metals a Global View
Subtitle of host publicationInnovation, Technology, Regulatory Compliance and Metal Markets
Pages577-584
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2007
Event30th Conference of the International Precious Metals Institute 2006 - Precious Metals a Global View: Innovation, Technology, Regulatory Compliance and Metal Markets - Las Vegas, NV, United States
Duration: 10 Jun 200613 Jun 2006

Publication series

Name30th Conference of the International Precious Metals Institute 2006 - Precious Metals a Global View: Innovation, Technology, Regulatory Compliance and Metal Markets

Conference

Conference30th Conference of the International Precious Metals Institute 2006 - Precious Metals a Global View: Innovation, Technology, Regulatory Compliance and Metal Markets
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas, NV
Period10/06/0613/06/06

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