Research on the choice of the composition of the leaching solution during the extraction of gold by the method of underground leaching from used uranium wells

The use of sodium hypochlorite and thiourea as reagents-solvents for extracting gold from spent uranium deposits by underground leaching was determined as optimal based on the laboratory experiments. Activated carbon of the AG-3 grade has been determined as the most effective for gold extraction fro...

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Main Authors: Alikulov Shukhrat, Babayev Sharofjon, Alimov Mekhrikul, Yuldoshev Alisher, Sharopov Kodirjon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2023-01-01
Series:E3S Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/54/e3sconf_geotech2023_01004.pdf
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Summary:The use of sodium hypochlorite and thiourea as reagents-solvents for extracting gold from spent uranium deposits by underground leaching was determined as optimal based on the laboratory experiments. Activated carbon of the AG-3 grade has been determined as the most effective for gold extraction from the productive solution. Qualitative parameters of underground leaching, lithology thickness, planar and cross-sectional shapes, as well as filtration properties of wells along with infiltration flow irrigation zones have been established through bench-scale testing. A new model of solution filtration by high-pressure and free flooding onto the reservoir has been developed using the results obtained.
ISSN:2267-1242