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Pyrometallurgical process for lead refining

US4076523A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 1976
Grant dateFeb 28, 1978
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Expiry dateJul 15, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22B13/02
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is provided for obtaining lead bullion by the reduction of sintered ore which is produced by sintering materials including lead concentrate, said process being characterized in that zinc removed tailings are mixed into said materials, whereby the productivity of the pyrometallurgical lead refining may be improved and valuable metals may also be recovered from the zinc removed tailings.

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