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The AusIMM Proceedings 1964

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The Dissolution of Gold in Cyanide Solutions-An Electrochemical Study

An electrochemical study of the dissolution of gold in aerated cyanide solution shows that the dissolution rate is determined by the nature of the surface. A passive film (probably a basic cyanide) formed at -06 V vs a saturated calomel electrode inhibits both the anodic dissolution of gold and the cathodic reduction of oxygen. Thallium has an "activating" effect on these reaction mechanisms.INTRODUCTIONIn general the dissolution rate of a solid in a liquid is studied by weight loss measurements or analysis of the solution at known time intervals. However, if the solid is a metallic conductor, on which a redox reaction can occur at the metal-solution interface, it can be studied by electrochemical techniques. Electrochemical measurements have the advantage that the overall reaction can be separated into its components, in some cases by electrical measurements alone, and in others by a combination of these with analytical determinations.The overall equation for the dissolution of gold in aerated cyanide solution may be written4Au + 02+ 8CN- + 2H20 = 4Au (CN)2- + 40H- ..... (1)which can be separated into the two electrochemical componentsrepresenting the oxidation of gold and the reductionof ogygen respectively.4Au + 8CN-,= 4Au(CN)2- + 4eand O2+ 2H20 + 4e = 40H- These two reactions occur at the gold-electrolyte interface and it is the purpose of this paper to discuss the mechanism...
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  • Published: 1963
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