High Mechanical Durability
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OAC · OraPure Gold Recovery Carbon
OraPure Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery
OraPure™ is a coconut shell based granular activated carbon specifically engineered for gold recovery, gold extraction, and gold retrieval in cyanide based mining processes. Developed by SorbiTech™ Group under the Medaad Adsorption Chemicals brand, OraPure is designed to deliver reliable gold adsorption performance, high mechanical durability, and low carbon loss in continuous gold recovery operations.
Iodine
Size & Grade
8×16, 6×16 mesh, 6×12 mesh
Density(kg/m³)
OAC
Adsorption Mechanism in Gold Recovery and Gold Extraction
OraPure is intended for industrial gold mining environments where operating conditions are demanding and logistical support may be limited. Its material properties support stable performance in gold cyanidation circuits, including applications where consistent recovery efficiency and long service life are critical.
In cyanide gold extraction processes, gold is dissolved as stable gold cyanide complexes. Gold recovery using activated carbon occurs when these complexes are transported into the internal pore structure of the carbon and adsorbed onto the internal surface.
OraPure Activated Carbon is manufactured with a hierarchical pore structure consisting of macropores, mesopores, and micropores.
- Macropores act as transport pathways for gold bearing solutions.
- Mesopores support diffusion and intermediate adsorption of gold complexes.
- Micropores provide the primary adsorption sites where gold retrieval occurs.
This pore architecture enables efficient mass transfer and stable gold adsorption under continuous flow conditions, supporting predictable gold recovery performance in industrial mining circuits.
Designed for Reliable Gold Recovery Operations
Activated carbon used for gold recovery is repeatedly exposed to mechanical handling, adsorption, elution, and thermal regeneration. For this reason, OraPure™ is engineered with high hardness and low attrition characteristics, reducing carbon loss during screening, transfer, and reactivation.
Controlled ash content and a low impurity profile minimize interference with gold adsorption and reduce the risk of fouling during elution. This contributes to consistent gold recovery efficiency over extended operating campaigns, particularly in remote gold mining operations where process stability is essential.
Applications in Gold Recovery Circuits
OraPure™ Activated Carbon is suitable for use in:
- Carbon‑in‑Pulp (CIP) gold recovery systems
- Carbon‑in‑Leach (CIL) gold extraction circuits
- Carbon‑in‑Column (CIC) gold adsorption operations
- Heap leach gold recovery systems
Its mechanical strength and adsorption characteristics allow reliable performance in both agitated tank systems and colum based gold recovery processes.
Key Features
Technical Characteristics of the Grade.
3 product features that support the selection of OraPure Activated Carbon for industrial supply, handling, and process requirements.
Optimized pore structure
Balanced macropore mesopore micropore network designed for gold cyanide complexes
High Gold Loading Capacity
Effective K value performance in CIP, CIL, CIC
Technical Data
Specifications & standards.
OraPure™ Activated Carbon specifications are defined by particle size distribution, pore structure, mechanical strength, and gold adsorption performance. These parameters directly influence gold loading capacity, attrition resistance, and operational efficiency in CIP, CIL, CIC, and heap leach circuits. Each production batch is evaluated under controlled quality procedures to ensure consistent adsorption behavior and reliable performance under demanding mining conditions.
Sorbitech™ Group Engineering Standard
All OraPure™ gold recovery carbons are developed and supplied in accordance with SorbiTech™ Group engineering standards. This ensures predictable gold adsorption kinetics, high mechanical durability, and stable performance throughout multiple adsorption and regeneration cycles.
Parameter
Specification
Form
Irregular granules
Particle Size
8×16, 6×16 mesh, 6×12 mesh
Moisture As Packed(Wt%)
1 - 10
Iodine Number
800 – 1400
Bulk Density
400 – 550 kg/m³
Use Case
Mining
Best For
Mining, Gold recovery, Gold retrieval
Ash Content(Wt%)
1 - 15
Where It's Used
Trusted across industries.
Our OraPure Activated Carbon is the proven choice for the most demanding industrial purification challenges.
Packaging & Delivery
Flexible packaging. Global delivery.
From single-bag samples to full-truckload bulk shipments, we deliver activated carbon in the format that fits your operation. All packaging is moisture-resistant, palletized, and clearly labeled with batch numbers and COA references.
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