1) Metallurgical process 
A lixiviant is a liquid medium used in hydrometallurgy to selectively extract the desired metal from the ore or mineral. It assists in rapid and complete leaching. The metal can be recovered from it in a concentrated form after leaching. Lixiviants may work by altering the redox state of an ore, or by altering the pH. Acidic lixiviants, such as su...
The term used to describe the chemical solutions used in uranium In Situ Leach mining.
The term used to describe the chemical solutions used in uranium In Situ Leach (ISL) mining.