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InterChem also offers a range of high purity diluents to optimize extraction efficiency and cost. These reagents show good solubility with extractant, longer recycling service life than high aromatic solvents, high flash point to reduce evaporation loss and improved fire safety, and being very low aromatics minimize interference of extraction efficiency caused by aromatic degradation. They are therefore suitable solvents for metal extraction.
InterChem provides first class expert advice and technical support in the supply of its reagents for various hydrometallurgy applications.
High purity reagents for improved metal extraction.
Solvent extraction (SX) is a key operation in the hydrometallurgical processing of ores, widely used for the commercial recovery of valuable metals. The IONQUEST® range of extractants delivers superior performance, improved efficiency, and reduced processing costs.
Comprehensive SX Solutions
InterChem® supplies a broad range of reagents for the purification and concentration of metals from pregnant leach solutions (PLS), including:
- Beryllium, Copper, Manganese, Nickel/Cobalt, Niobium, Rare Earths, Uranium, Vanadium, Zinc
- Selected extractants also effectively remove impurities prior to metal recovery
Supporting Products
- Diluent Selection: InterChem® provides optimized diluents for stable and efficient solvent extraction, including grades with low viscosity, high flash points, and low evaporation rates, specifically designed for mining and battery recycling operations (ESCAID®)
- Emulsifiers: INTERCOL® emulsifiers can be added to enhance mixing and dispersion of organic and aqueous phases, improving extraction efficiency
InterChem® SX solutions are designed to maximize metal recovery, lower operating costs, and ensure reliable performance across diverse industrial applications.
Key Benefits
- High-Purity Performance: Reliable, consistent results for demanding solvent extraction processes
- Cost Efficiency: Optimised reagents to reduce operating expenses
- Superior Diluents: Low viscosity, high flash point, and low evaporation for stable extraction
- Tailored Coagulant Affinity: Effective silica control and compatibility with SX systems
- Optimised Extraction Efficiency: Maximises metal recovery from PLS
- Technical Expertise: Expert support from InterChem® specialists
Products
Comprehensive reagents for efficient metal extraction and purification.
IONQUEST® Extractants: High-purity extractants for a wide range of metals
INTERCOL® Emulsifiers: Enhance mixing and dispersion of organic and aqueous phases
Organic Coagulants: For SX applications and crud prevention
Amines: Uranium-specific extractants
Phosphinic Acids: Nickel and cobalt extractants
Phosphoric Acids (DEHPA): Base metal extraction
Rare Earth Metal Extractants: Targeted for rare earth recovery
Tributyl Phosphate (TBP): For specialized metal extraction processes
Metal Extraction Diluents: High-purity, low-aromatic (ESCAID®) diluents and high-flash kerosene alternatives
Levelling Agents: Improve phase stability and extraction consistency
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