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<strong>Current</strong> <strong>Developments</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Hydrometallurgical</strong><strong>Treatment</strong> <strong>of</strong> Copper Ores and ConcentratesS Deportment and Impurities‣ S oxidation forms sulfuric acid‣ Sulfuric acid may be a by-product as a weaksulfuric acid solution (economic credit)‣ Sulfuric acid neutralization consumeslimestone or lime (expense).‣ Impurities are generally removed byoxidation/pH adjustment as part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> leachor iron residue.

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