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PSD-GOLD Coconut Shell Carbon – 98% Hardness for CIP/CIL Gold Mining

PSD-GOLD is a mining-grade granular activated carbon manufactured exclusively from high-density coconut shell raw material for precious metal recovery applications. Produced through controlled high-temperature steam activation, it delivers an optimized micropore structure, ultra-high mechanical strength and outstanding aurocyanide adsorption performance, making it the standard adsorbent for modern CIP, CIL and CIC gold extraction circuits.
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Product Overview

Unlike general-purpose activated carbon, PSD-GOLD is purpose-built to withstand the harsh, high-shear environment of agitated ore slurry. Its 98% abrasion hardness minimizes particle breakage and fine carbon loss during continuous mixing and pumping, reducing gold entrainment in tailings and lowering media consumption. The balanced micro-mesopore structure provides high gold cyanide complex loading capacity and fast adsorption kinetics, while also supporting efficient elution and thermal regeneration.

The standard 6×12 mesh grading is compatible with all mainstream gold recovery equipment, and consistent batch quality ensures predictable recovery rates across production cycles. Under proper regeneration protocols, the carbon retains usable performance for dozens of reuse cycles, delivering strong total cost of ownership for mining operations.

Specifications

Parameter

PSD-GOLD

Unit

Test Method

CTC number

≥ 50

%

ASTM D3467

Iodine number

≥ 1050

mg/g

ASTM D4607

Total ash content

≤ 5.0

%

ASTM D2866

Moisture content

≤ 10.0

%

ASTM D2867

Hardness

≥ 98

%

ASTM D3802

Apparent density

0.45 ~ 0.54

g/cc

ASTM D2862

Particle size

6 ~ 12 mesh (90% pass)

mesh

-

Available particle size

  • 4×8 Mesh (2.36 ~ 4.75 mm)

  • 6×12 Mesh (1.70 ~ 3.35 mm)

Packaging

25 kg/bag、500 kg/bag

Key Features

  • ≥1050 mg/g Iodine Value & High Gold Loading

    Highly developed micropore network delivers exceptional adsorption capacity for gold cyanide complexes, maximizing gold capture per ton of carbon and reducing inventory requirements in high-throughput CIP/CIL circuits.

  • ≥98% Ultra-High Abrasion Hardness

    Industry-leading mechanical strength minimizes particle attrition and fine generation in violent agitated slurry environments, drastically reducing gold loss to tailings and supporting dozens of regeneration cycles with stable particle integrity.

  • Optimized Micro-Mesopore Structure

    Precisely balanced pore distribution efficiently adsorbs aurocyanide ion pairs while enabling straightforward, high-recovery elution stripping, ensuring rapid kinetics and deep loading capacity per cycle.

  • Excellent Thermal Regenerability

    Stable coconut shell structure retains the vast majority of original adsorption capacity after proper thermal reactivation, enabling repeated reuse and significantly lowering total carbon consumption cost over the mine life.

  • Tight Mining-Grade Size Distribution

    Standard 6×12 mesh grading with uniform particle sizing ensures compatible screen separation efficiency across all conventional CIP/CIL/CIC systems and elution columns, preventing carbon lock-up and fines bypass.

Applications

  • CIP/CIL Gold Recovery Circuit Durability: CIP and CIL circuits involve intense agitation and inter-particle abrasion that destroys softer carbon, causing gold-bearing fines to escape through screens. PSD-GOLD's 98% hardness minimizes attrition loss, directly reducing gold loss in tailings and lowering annual carbon replacement demand.

  • Heap Leach Solution Clarification: Clarified pregnant liquor from heap leaching requires rapid gold cyanide complex adsorption. PSD-GOLD's optimized micro-mesopore structure achieves high loading capacity and fast kinetics, maximizing recovery from lower-grade solutions.

  • Carbon-in-Column (CIC) Recovery: Packed column adsorption for low-grade pregnant liquor needs consistent particle sizing and high mechanical integrity. PSD-GOLD's tight 6×12 mesh distribution and extreme hardness maintain screen efficiency and prevent carbon lock-up.

  • Precious Metal Solution Refining: Gold, silver and platinum group metals from electroplating waste and industrial process solutions require selective adsorption. PSD-GOLD's pore structure effectively captures precious metal cyanide complexes.

Technical Advantages

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  • Approximately 30–40% lower attrition loss compared to standard water-grade coconut carbon, directly reducing gold loss in tailings.

  • High gold loading capacity reduces required carbon inventory and elution frequency, improving overall plant throughput.

  • Consistent batch-to-batch quality ensures stable adsorption performance, making recovery rates predictable across production campaigns.

  • Manufactured and tested in accordance with international mining industry quality standards with full batch traceability.

Certifications

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PURESTAR adheres to strict quality control and international certification standards. Our authentic certifications include:

  • ISO 9001: Quality Management System

  • ISO 14001: Environmental Management System

  • ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety Management System

  • NSF: Certified for drinking water safety & sanitation

  • HALAL: Certified for food-contact applications

Quality Assurance

  • MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) available upon request

  • COA (Certificate of Analysis) provided with every shipment

All products undergo strict quality inspection to deliver stable, reliable performance for global customers.

Why Choose Us

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  • 10+ years of experience in activated carbon manufacturing and export

  • Stable production capacity ensuring reliable supply for bulk orders

  • Strict quality control system from raw material to final product

  • Customized solutions based on different industrial applications

  • Fast response within 12–24 hours for all inquiries

  • Professional technical support for product selection and application guidance

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between PSD-GOLD and PSD-A0?

A: PSD-A0 is formulated for water treatment with balanced organic removal. PSD-GOLD is engineered specifically for gold recovery with optimized pore structure, ultra-high hardness and enhanced wear resistance for abrasive slurry environments.

Q: How many regeneration cycles?

A: Under proper elution and controlled thermal regeneration, typically 20–30 full cycles. Actual life depends on slurry composition and regeneration quality.

Q: Does PSD-GOLD work for silver recovery?

A: Yes. The same pore structure captures silver and other precious metal cyanide complexes, suitable for mixed gold-silver ore processing.

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