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Method of leaching copper ore

US8992666B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2013
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2033

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

Abstract

Provided is a method of leaching copper ore which contains chalcopyrite, the method includes a first leaching stage based on an oxidative leaching reaction of copper by iron (III) ion, and a second leaching stage, in succession to the first leaching stage, using a solution containing iodide ion and iron (III) ion.

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