Extractive Metallurgy of Copper

Course content

Comminution and concentration of copper ores; Roasting of copper concentrates; Physical chemistry of copper smelting; Matte smelting, converting of copper matter and copper losses in slags; Continuous production of blister copper: Single-step and multi-step processes; Hydrometallurgical extraction of copper; Electrolytic refining and electrowinning of copper.