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lix·i·viant

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  1. lixiviantnoun

    A liquid medium used in hydrometallurgy to selectively extract the desired metal from the ore or mineral.

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  1. Lixiviant

    A lixiviant is a chemical used in hydrometallurgy to extract particular elements from its ore. One of the most famous lixiviants is cyanide, which is used in extracting 90% of mined gold. The combination of cyanide and air converts gold particles into a soluble salt. Once separated from the bulk gangue, the solution is processed in a series of steps to give the metal.

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  1. Lixiviant

    Lixiviant is a liquid medium used in hydrometallurgy to selectively extract the desired metal from the ore or mineral. It assists in rapid and complete leaching. The metal can be recovered from it in a concentrated form after leaching. Lixiviant in a solution may be acidic or basic in nature. Most commonly used acid is H2SO4

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lixiviant in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lixiviant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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