Michael R Butts

US Patent:

44416970, Apr 10, 1984

Filed:

Jan 29, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/344099

Inventors:

Donny L. Peterson - Baytown TX
Michael L. Butts - Houston TX

International Classification:

C22B 500

US Classification:

266170

Abstract:

An improved apparatus for recovering silver from a silver-containing solution. The device includes a container having influent and effluent passageways and a filler element composed of a metal above silver in the electromotive force series. The filler is disposed about an elongated core having an aperture in the side thereof. The filler may be formed of steel wire wound in the fashion of a spool about the core. One or more baffles may be situated within the filler to extend the length of the path taken by fluid flowing from the influent passageway through the filler to the core and then through the effluent passageway. Solution flowing through the filler reacts therewith so that silver is deposited within the container. An opening may be provided in the top of the container to permit viewing of the contents to determine whether the capacity of the container has been exhausted or whether the device is operating properly. The inlet and outlet passageways may be situated on the side of the container to provide easier connection and disconnection from the user's equipment.