
Technical Indicators | Detailed Specifications | Remarks |
Raw Material | High-quality coconut shell (Cocos nucifera) | Low ash, high carbon purity |
Particle Size Range | 6×12, 8×16, 12×20, 16×30 mesh | Customizable for CIP/CIL/CIC systems |
Specific Surface Area (BET) | 1000-1500m²/g | Micro-pore dominated (<2nm) |
Total Pore Volume | 0.8-1.2cm³/g | 70-80% micro-pore volume |
Average Pore Diameter | 1.8-2.5nm | Optimized for Au(CN)₂⁻ adsorption |
Gold Adsorption Capacity | 10-25kg Au/t Carbon (standard cyanide leach) | Dependent on solution grade/conditions |
Iodine Number | ≥1000mg/g | Micro-pore development indicator |
Methylene Blue Number | ≥200mg/g | Meso-pore content indicator |
Ash Content | ≤5% (dry basis) | Minimizes fouling, improves regeneration |
Moisture Content | ≤10% (as-shipped) | Prevents microbial growth |
Bulk Density | 450-550g/L | Stable fluidization in CIL processes |
Hardness (Ball Pan Test) | ≥95% | Resists abrasion in dynamic systems |
pH Value (10% Slurry) | 7.0-9.0 | Compatible with alkaline leach solutions (pH 9-11) |
Sulfur Content | ≤0.1% (dry basis) | Avoids cyanide consumption/toxic gas |
Ignition Temperature | ≥350℃ | Safe for regeneration/handling |
Service Life | 8-12 adsorption-regeneration cycles | Dependent on leach solution impurities |
Storage Conditions | Dry, ventilated (5-35℃); avoid moisture/oxidants | 24-month shelf life (sealed) |
Optimized Pore Structure: With 1000-1500m²/g specific surface area and 70-80% micro-pores, it provides abundant active sites. The 1.8-2.5nm average pore diameter perfectly matches Au(CN)₂⁻ ion size (≈1nm), enabling rapid adsorption and high loading.
Exceptional Adsorption Capacity & Selectivity: Gold adsorption of 10-25kg/t outperforms coal-based carbon (5-12kg/t) by 2-3x. It selectively targets gold/silver cyanide complexes, minimizing interference from Cu, Fe, Zn ions—ensuring high-purity recovery.
Superior Mechanical Strength: Ball pan hardness ≥95% withstands fluidization, pipeline transport, and regeneration stresses. Attrition rates ≤5% per cycle reduce carbon loss and maintain system efficiency.
Low Impurity Levels: Ash ≤5% and sulfur ≤0.1% prevent equipment fouling, reduce cyanide consumption, and eliminate toxic H₂S during regeneration. Moisture ≤10% ensures batch consistency.
Rapid Kinetics: Well-developed pores enable fast mass transfer, achieving equilibrium adsorption in 2-4 hours—reducing tank residence time and boosting throughput.
High Regeneration Efficiency: Thermal desorption (600-700℃) or chemical stripping retains 85-90% of original capacity over 8-12 cycles, cutting operational costs vs. single-use adsorbents.
Chemical Compatibility: Natural pH 7.0-9.0 aligns with alkaline cyanide leach solutions (pH 9-11) without adjustment. Chemically inert under standard conditions, resisting degradation by cyanide/oxygen.
Performance Superiority: vs. alternative carbons: ① 2-3x higher gold adsorption; ② 30-50% faster kinetics; ③ 15-20% higher mechanical strength; ④ Lower ash (≤5% vs. 10-20% for coal); ⑤ Better regeneration (85-90% vs. 60-75% for wood).
Total Cost Optimization: Higher initial cost offset by: ① Fewer replacements (8-12 vs. 3-5 cycles); ② Higher recovery rates (95-98% vs. 85-90%); ③ Lower attrition (≤5% vs. 10-15%); ④ Reduced maintenance from low ash fouling—20-30% lower total cost per ounce of gold.
Environmental Sustainability: Renewable coconut shell biomass replaces fossil fuel-based coal carbons. High regeneration efficiency minimizes waste, and spent carbon is recyclable for residual precious metals—aligning with mining sustainability goals.
Process Versatility: Compatible with CIP (high-solids slurries), CIL (simultaneous leaching/adsorption), CIC (heap leaching), and Merrill-Crowe polishing—adapting to all major gold recovery systems.
Consistent Quality: Tight control over carbonization/activation ensures ≤5% variation in key parameters (surface area, capacity, hardness) between batches—delivering reliable performance.
Heap Leaching (CIC): 8×16/12×20 mesh carbon in columns recovers gold from low-grade ore heaps, achieving 90-95% recovery.
Tank Leaching (CIP/CIL): 12×20/16×30 mesh carbon in fluidized beds for medium-high grade ores, minimizing attrition.
Refractory Ore Processing: Effective for gold recovery from roasted/bio-oxidized pyritic ores with impure leach solutions.
Alluvial Gold Recovery: Portable systems for small-scale/artisanal mining—cost-effective alternative to mercury amalgamation.
Electroplating Waste: Recovers gold, silver, PGMs from rinse waters/spent electrolytes—supporting recycling compliance.
E-Waste Recycling: Adsorbs precious metals from cyanide-leached circuit boards/connectors, enabling circular economy practices.
Jewelry Manufacturing: Captures gold from polishing dust/wastewater, reducing material loss.
Mining Wastewater Treatment: Removes residual gold/cyanide from tailings, meeting EPA/IFC discharge standards.
Catalyst Recovery: Recovers Pt/Pd/Au from spent industrial catalysts via cyanide leaching.
Laboratory/Pilot-Scale: Consistent performance for process development/optimization in research institutions.
Q: What particle size suits my process?
Q: How to maximize adsorption capacity?
Q: What causes fouling, and how to prevent it?
Q: How to regenerate, and how many cycles?
Q: How does it differ from coal-based gold carbon?
Q: Storage precautions?
Q: Compatible with non-cyanide leach solutions?
Q: How to dispose of spent carbon?
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