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Pelletizing sulfation of anode slimes

US4272493A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1980
Grant dateJun 9, 1981
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B19/001
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Anode slimes from an electrorefining operation are fed, together with sulfuric acid, into a heated pelletizer wherein a sulfation reaction occurs, simultaneously with pellet formation, to solubilize copper, nickel and tellurium contained in the slimes.

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