FIELD: electrochemical extraction of metals from complex compounds; purification of diamond synthesis products.
SUBSTANCE: proposed method includes electrochemical treatment of synthesis product in acid electrolyte for obtaining graphite-diamond product containing 0.5-2.0% of metallic admixtures and deposition of metallic nickel and manganese on cathode. During purification of diamond synthesis products at extraction of nickel and manganese in form of metallic product, electrochemical treatment is carried out in membrane-type electrolyzer at circulation of catholyte through second electrolyzer. Process is conducted in area of temperatures of 25-30°C at cathode current density in the first electrolyzer of 2-15 A/dm2 and 15-30 A/dm2 in the second electrolyzer; catholyte pH in the presence of 100-150 g/l of (NH4)2SO4 in it is maintained at outlet from the first electrolyzer of 5-7.5 and 2.5-5 at return.
EFFECT: possibility of performing nickel and manganese extraction and purification of diamond synthesis products in one cycle.
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