Current Developments in the Hydrometallurgical Treatment of ...
Current Developments in the Hydrometallurgical Treatment of ...
Current Developments in the Hydrometallurgical Treatment of ...
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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 Concentrates‣ Atmospheric Leach (~80 C)‣ No microbes‣ Pure sulphate medium (no chloride)‣ No f<strong>in</strong>e gr<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g‣ Generates elemental sulfur (> 95%), low oxygen demand‣ No surfactantsGALVANOX FEATURES‣ Selective for chalcopyrite over pyrite (can cost-effectively treat lowgrade concentrates down to 9% copper or less)‣ Complete copper recovery, typically <strong>in</strong> less than 12 hours, andsometimes <strong>in</strong> as little as 4 hours‣ Fully compatible with conventional SX-EW‣ Conventional materials <strong>of</strong> construction
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