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Copper smelting method

US8382879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2009
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22B15/0054
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A copper smelting method includes: supplying an oxygen-enriched gas, a solvent, and a copper concentrate into a furnace, while not supplying a coke material; and supplying pig iron to slag that is generated in the furnace.

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