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| DOI | 10.3390/MET14070817 | ||||
| Año | 2024 | ||||
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Copper leaching presents an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional sulfide ore processing methods. This study investigates an efficient leaching process for copper concentrate, utilizing a solution of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and potassium iodide (KI) in a chloride medium (NaCl), enhanced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) at room temperature. A significant aspect of this research was optimizing the KI concentration to minimize iodide sublimation into iodine gas (I2). Through the experimental design, the optimal dosages of reagents were determined, leading to maximized copper extraction of approximately 27% in 45 min of testing at room temperature. The results showed that it is possible to obtain a suitable pregnant leach solution (PLS) (i.e., in the range of 3 to 8 g/L of Cu) for treatment in available copper solvent extraction (SX) plants with a cost of less than 4.5 USD/t Cu, according to the economic analysis carried out. The results of this study determine the most effective operational conditions for leaching and ensure a suitable PLS for SX plants in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner. This approach could significantly contribute to more sustainable practices in the mining and processing of copper ores.
| Ord. | Autor | Género | Institución - País |
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| 1 | TABOADA-MENESES, MARIA ELISA | Mujer |
Universidad de Antofagasta - Chile
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| 2 | JAMETT-GUILLIER, NATHALIE ELAINE | Mujer |
Universidad de Antofagasta - Chile
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| 3 | Moraga, German A. | - |
Universidad de Antofagasta - Chile
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| 4 | HERNANDEZ-AVENDANO, PIA CAROLINA | Mujer |
Universidad de Antofagasta - Chile
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| 5 | GRABER-SEGUEL, TEOFILO ARNOLDO | Hombre |
Universidad de Antofagasta - Chile
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| Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico |
| Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo |
| ANID (Agencia Nacional de Investigacion y Desarrollo) through FONDECYT |