Selective leaching

Selective leaching is a process commonly used in metallurgy and mineral processing to extract specific metals or minerals from ores or concentrates. In this technique, certain components of a solid material are dissolved and removed while leaving others relatively intact. This selective dissolution is achieved by using suitable solvents or chemical agents that preferentially interact with the target material. The main features of selective leaching include: 1. **Targeted Dissolution**: The process aims to extract a specific metal (e.g.