Analysis of selected technologies of precious metal recovery processes

The article presents the technologies of obtaining precious metals as a by-product in the processing of copper concentrates in KGHM POLSKA MIEDŹ SA and in the processing of zinc and lead concentrates in Huta Cynku "MIASTECZKO ŚLĄSKIE". Discussed technologies for recovery of silver from secondary raw materials such as: used silver catalysts, scrapped electronic devices, defective transistors, scrap of silver-plated glasses, used solutions used for processing photosensitive materials are discussed. Jewellery and tableware and technical coatings in electronics and electrical engineering. The high reflectivity of the light rays from the silver surface was used in the production of special reflectors and mirrors, and chemical resistance in the construction of apparatus (such as equipment resistant to molten hydroxide alkali metals).