Selective resins, synthesis and sorption for precious metals

Resins based on vinylbenzyl chloride (VBC) and divinylbenzene (DVB) copolymer were synthesised and used for preconcentration and separation of Au, Pt and Pd from hydrochloric acid solutions. Resulted resins show functionality concentration up to 5,8 mmol/g. The acidity and interference of other ions on the resins sorption were discussed. The sorption capacities of gold, platinum and palladium from hydrochloric solutions reaches to 85, 100 and 60 mg/g and distribution coefficients achieve 50 000 value. Recovery of noble metals revealed average of 60-98% from mulitcomponent solutions.