# Gold CIP/CIL Grade Activated Carbon 6×12, Iodine 1000–1300 — YELI Carbon > Source: https://www.yelicarbon.com/product-gold-cip-cil.html **Short answer:** Gold CIP/CIL grade coconut shell activated carbon: 6x12 mesh, iodine 1000-1300 mg/g, hardness ≥98%, moisture Produced in Fujian — one of China's coconut shell activated carbon production hubs — our GAC is engineered for carbon-in-pulp and carbon-in-leach circuits — 6×12 mesh, iodine 1000–1300, hardness ≥98%, low ash. Produced, QC-tested and packed at our own factory in Longyan, Fujian. Gold Recovery Grade ## Built for the Carbon Circuit, Not Just the Datasheet In a CIP or CIL plant, carbon is screened, pumped, eluted and regenerated in a continuous loop. A grade that looks good on paper but breaks down in service costs you gold in the fines and money in make-up carbon. Our gold-grade GAC is specified for the full duty cycle: - ✓ Hardness ≥98% — low attrition through screens and kilns - ✓ Iodine 1000–1300 mg/g — fast gold loading kinetics - ✓ Tight 6×12 / 3×6 mm cut — clean screening and elution - ✓ Low ash & low fines — less inert weight, cleaner pregnant solution - ✓ COA with every batch — verify it in your own lab Request a Quote (https://www.yelicarbon.com/contact.html#quote-form) Gold Recovery Application (https://www.yelicarbon.com/application-gold.html) Technical Data ## Gold CIP/CIL Specification | Parameter | Typical Range | | Mesh size | 6×12 mesh / 3×6 mm (6×16, 3×6, 8×16 on request) | | Iodine value | 1000 – 1300 mg/g | | Hardness (ball-pan) | ≥ 98% standard | | Moisture (as packed) | ≤ 5% | | Ash content | ≤ 5% · low-ash ≤ 3% available | | Gold loading (K-value) | High-activity: up to 8–12 kg Au/t in high-grade circuits | | Bulk density | 0.45 – 0.52 g/cm³ | | Base material | 100% coconut shell (Indonesia / Philippines) | | Test methods | ASTM D4607 (iodine), ASTM D3802 (hardness), ASTM D2867 (moisture) | | Packing | 25 kg bags · 500–1000 kg jumbo bags · shrink-wrapped pallets | **Standard compliance:** Our gold-grade GAC is produced and tested against the key requirements of **YS/T 3038—2020** (Granular Activated Carbon for Gold Production) — the industry standard for CIP/CIL gold recovery carbon. Custom cuts and tighter specs available — tell us your interstage screen aperture, elution column and regeneration kiln and we will match the grade to your circuit. Buying Guide ## Which Activated Carbon for Gold Recovery? — 3-Way Comparison For CIP/CIL gold recovery, the carbon type decides how much gold you keep. Compare hardness, pore structure and suitability below. | Carbon Type | Hardness | Pore Structure | Suitability for Gold (CIP/CIL) | | ✔ Coconut Shell Carbon — BEST | ≥ 98% (extreme) | Micropores | ✔ Recommended for gold mining — no breakdown in CIL/CIP tanks, zero gold loss, maximum gold loading | | ⚠ Coal-Based Carbon | 80–90% (soft) | Mesopores | ⚠ Not for gold — wears and crushes, gold fines are lost into tailings | | ✖ Wood-Based Carbon | < 70% (very soft, dusty) | Macropores | ✖ Never use in gold mines — powder carries away already-recovered gold | Bottom line: for gold recovery, choose 100% coconut shell carbon (6×12 mesh, hardness ≥98%, iodine 1000–1300 mg/g) — the gold it saves pays for the higher price. Why It Matters ## Three Specs That Drive Your Cost Per Ounce ### Hardness = Make-Up Cost A 2% difference in attrition can mean nearly a tonne of make-up carbon a year on a mid-size plant — before counting the gold carried away in the fines. ### Iodine = Loading Rate Consistent iodine 1000–1300 keeps your gold loading rate predictable, so elution and electrowinning stay on schedule. ### Consistency = Planning ### Documentation — See What We Ship With Every order ships with complete documentation: **COA** (Certificate of Analysis for the exact lot), **TDS** (technical data sheet), business license, ISO 9001, and SDS. View a sample COA from our own QC laboratory (https://www.yelicarbon.com/coa-sample-gold-carbon.html) and our company documents (https://www.yelicarbon.com/documents.html) — and test the delivered lot in your own lab. Your circuit was designed around a spec. We hold the same spec batch after batch — with a COA to prove each one. ### How is gold-grade carbon packed for export? 25 kg laminated export bags on shrink-wrapped pallets, or 500–1000 kg jumbo bags, container-ready. We can also arrange partial-container or consolidated loads for African buyers. ### Can you supply evaluation samples before I order? Yes — 500 g lab packs or 25 kg bags at cost, with the COA of that exact lot, credited against your first container order. ### What is your production MOQ? One 20 ft container (roughly 16–18 tonnes). For smaller first orders, ask about consolidated programs for West African destinations. ### How to Order — From Sample to Container | Step | Quantity | What You Get | | 1. Sample | 500 g – 2 kg | Lab sample with COA of the exact lot; courier cost only (or free with trial order) | | 2. Trial | 25 kg – 1 MT | Evaluation bag/ton for your own lab or a small tank; cost credited against first container order | | 3. Bulk | 20 ft container (≈16–18 t) or 40 ft (≈20–22 t) | Best unit pricing, COA per batch, custom packing per your inland route | Flexible start: tell us your target spec and quantity — we will quote FOB or delivery terms, confirm the grade, and arrange consolidated loads for West African destinations on request. ### Compare Three Grades in One Sample Pack Instead of guessing, test on your own liquor: our **3-grade sample pack** ships three coconut shell GAC grades in one parcel — e.g. iodine 1000 / 1100 / 1200, each with its own COA and test method. Run a bench adsorption or small-column test, see which grade fits your pulp chemistry, then order the one that wins. ### Spec Tolerances — Written Into Every Contract Every order confirms tolerance limits for the delivered lot: iodine ±50 mg/g of target, hardness at or above agreed minimum, moisture ≤ 5% as packed, fines within agreed range. If the delivered batch is off-spec, we replace it or credit you — that guarantee is in the contract, not just the brochure. ### Lead Times & Delivery Proof Sample packs ship within 3 working days by courier. Container orders: production 10–15 days from confirmed spec, then sea freight to West African ports (Lagos, Tema, Abidjan, Dakar) with typical transit 30–40 days. We provide the **bill of lading, packing list and per-batch COA** with every shipment — so your logistics team has full documentation from day one. Download our printable gold recovery carbon spec sheet & buyer checklist (https://www.yelicarbon.com/gold-carbon-specification-sheet.html) — print it, compare quotes, verify COA. ## Match This Grade to Your Circuit Tell us your plant size, screen aperture and target iodine — we will confirm the grade, packing and delivery schedule within 24 hours. We produce about 8,000 tonnes of coconut shell activated carbon per year at our Longyan plant, with dedicated gold-grade lines and 50 containers of raw char stock for steady supply. Request a Quote → (https://www.yelicarbon.com/contact.html#quote-form) WhatsApp Us (https://wa.me/8613600906330) ### Gold Recovery Guides & Country Pages - Why Coconut Shell Carbon Dominates Gold CIP/CIL Plants (https://www.yelicarbon.com/blog-gold-cip-cil.html) - How Much Activated Carbon Do You Need for Gold Recovery? 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