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METALSORB™

Selective Heavy Metal Chelator for Process Water Quality

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.

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.

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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.

Mining water treatment clarifier used for dissolved metal removal and water recycling.
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