METALSORB™ is a selective heavy metal chelating agent that binds dissolved metals in mining and acid circuits, improving water quality and compliance while protecting downstream separation and limiting metal build-up in closed-loop systems.
Selective Metal Chelation
Dissolved Metal Removal
Recycled Water Quality
Regulatory Compliance
Downstream Process Protection
METALSORB™
Selective Heavy Metal Chelator for Process Water Quality
Product Overview
What is METALSORB™ designed for?
METALSORB™ is designed to remove dissolved heavy metals from aqueous circuits where conventional clarification or filtration alone is insufficient.
Beyond impurity control, METALSORB™ supports sustainable water management by improving the quality of recycled process water and limiting the need for bleed streams, dilution, or off-site treatment. Cleaner internal water loops enable safer reuse, reduced freshwater intake, and more responsible discharge management across mining and metallurgical operations.
Key Benefits
Operational impact
Selective chelation and removal of dissolved heavy metals
Improved compliance with environmental and product quality standards
Enhanced quality of recycled and treated process water
Protection of downstream equipment and separation units
Reduced risk of metal accumulation in closed-loop circuits
Support for sustainable water reuse and residue management
Application
Where / How METALSORB™ is typically used
METALSORB™ is used wherever dissolved heavy metals must be controlled to protect operations, products, or the environment.
Typical applications include mine water treatment, where metal removal is required to enable safe discharge or reuse of process water, and pyrometallurgical plant water treatment, where cooling or scrubber waters can accumulate metals over time.
In hydrometallurgical plants, METALSORB™ is applied in leach liquors, process waters, or effluent streams to prevent metal build-up that interferes with downstream recovery or purification steps. It is also widely used in phosphoric acid production, where selective removal of metals such as cadmium or arsenic is essential to meet fertilizer and regulatory specifications.
By integrating into existing circuits, METALSORB™ enables effective metal control without major process modifications, supporting both operational efficiency and sustainability objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about METALSORB™
METALSORB™ is a heavy metal chelating agent designed to selectively remove dissolved metals from mining, metallurgical, and acid processing water circuits.
Mining operations, pyrometallurgical plants, hydrometallurgical facilities, and phosphoric acid producers use METALSORB™ to control trace metal contamination.
By improving internal water quality and enabling reuse, METALSORB™ reduces freshwater demand, limits bleed streams, and lowers environmental discharge risks.
Yes. METALSORB™ is designed to work within existing clarification, filtration, or solid–liquid separation schemes without major equipment changes.
Cleaner process waters, compliant effluents and products, improved downstream stability, and reduced long-term environmental liability.
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