Ferrites have been used to separate a wide range of substances such as
dissolved metal species, particulate matter, and organic and biologic
al materials; they have been used almost exclusively for metal waste t
reatment applications. However, ferrites can be used to remove and con
centrate selected trace metals in a wide variety of feed solutions req
uiring analysis. A brief overview of ferrite properties and recent app
lications for trace metal recovery and concentration will be presented
.