Precipitating gold from Thio Leach

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I bought some thio leach from goldmineworld to try on finely ground ore. Is there a precipitant other than T6 that can be used to drop the gold? I have searched the forum and don't find a clear cut answer to this.
 
Because T-6 is a "broad based" precipitant,you may find the smb would work better.T-6 will drop almost everything you have out of solution,vs. smb being more specific to gold.Of course you will need to test a small sample to make sure it will work.
 
Joeforbes said:
What is T-6?

Sorry I don't have an answer to your questions, I'm just very curious now lol.
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Goldmine world renamed it to stop people from knowing what it really is.

The correct name is TR-6 and can be found here. http://www.waterspecialists.biz/html/precipitants.html
 

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Palladium said:
The correct name is TR-6 and can be found here. http://www.waterspecialists.biz/html/precipitants.html
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Well that certainly explains why they didn't want anyone to know.
 
I'd just like to add something to this thread.

I got some TR-6 along with the coagulant, and it works wonderfully.

I tested both on a saturated copper nitrate solution as well as AR waste that came from refining ceramic processors. In both cases, it reduced the material to a brown sludge at the bottom, and a very clear liquid.

It seems to drop metal from solution extremely well, though I haven't tested it with every metal.
 
Polythiocarbonate. I think this is the same thing. http://store.ecologixsystems.com/detail/index.cfm?nExtraInfoSelection=0&nPID=226
 
goldenchild said:
JoeForbes,

Where did you get the TR-6?

GC
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http://www.waterspecialists.biz/html/precipitants.html


Sorry, I knew I was forgetting something.

Its a mix of Polythiocarbonate and some sulfur based precipitant, but I don't know what it is. I asked for an MSDS and they keep telling me they will send it but never have. It does produce a very pronounced "rotten egg" smell.

It also needs a coagulant. I requested a sample and they sent me several different kinds to try out. They also sent other precipitants besides the TR-6, but I don't think they are made for mixed metal applications and don't work nearly as well.
 

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