Leaching

(noun)

A widely used extractive metallurgy technique which converts metals into soluble salts in aqueous media.

Related Terms

  • Extractive metallurgy
  • ore

Examples of Leaching in the following topics:

  • Metallurgy

    • The most common hydrometallurgical process is leaching, which involves the dissolution of the valuable metals into the aqueous solution.
    • Here, the coordination chemistry and solubility of the compound can become very important, as one attempts to precipitate a mineral (metal) of interest over the other metals in the solution or attempts to selectively leach one desired mineral over the others present in the sample.
  • Extractive Metallurgy

    • The most common hydrometallurgical process is leaching, which involves dissolution of the valuable metals into the aqueous solution.
  • Soaps & Detergents

    • Before sodium hydroxide was commercially available, a boiling solution of potassium carbonate leached from wood ashes was used.
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