Leaching agents

Leaching agents are chemicals used in industrial processes to extract valuable metals or minerals from ores or waste materials. They work by dissolving specific components, allowing for easier separation and recovery. For example, in gold mining, cyanide acts as a leaching agent to dissolve gold from ore. The choice of agent depends on the material and target metal, aiming for efficiency and environmental safety. Leaching agents play a crucial role in resource extraction and recycling, making it possible to recover metals from low-grade ores or waste streams that would otherwise be difficult to process economically.