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Autoclave control mechanisms for pressure oxidation of molybdenite

US6818191B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2001
Grant dateNov 16, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The process chemistry during the oxidation of molybdenite concentrates in an oxygen pressure leach can be controlled by regulating the amount of ferric iron and excess sulfuric acid recycled as autoclave discharge slurry or filtrate to the autoclave feed. A computer model capable of predicting the concentration of soluble molybdenum in the autoclave discharge and based on the concentrate and recycle analyses was developed.

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