Thermochemical Simulation, Thermogravimetry and Roasting Studies for Selective Sulfation of Copper in Flash Smelter Dust.

Priya, Jayati and Randhawa, N S and Hait, Jhumki (2020) Thermochemical Simulation, Thermogravimetry and Roasting Studies for Selective Sulfation of Copper in Flash Smelter Dust. In: 22nd DAE-BRNS Sysmposium on Thermal Analysis (Thermans2020), 30 Jan-01 Feb 2020, BARC (Mumbai).

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Abstract

The thermal studies are a useful tool to understand the conversion of chalcopyrite to copper sulfate. We carried out thermochemical simulation in combination with thermogravimetric studies to understand the sulfation behavior of copper and iron in a copper smelter dust sample and to predict suitable roasting condition. Different oxide and sulfate phases of Cu and Fe forms as function of temperature. A temperature range of 150-1000°C was applied; however, a 550-650°C was found suitable for selective sulfation of copper. Further tests in a tube furnace at 600°C for three hours ensured 96% Cu sulfation and only 2.1% Fe sulfation.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:Copper smelter dust; Sulfation roasting; Thermal treatment; Thermochemical simulation; copper sulfate
Divisions:Metal Extraction and Forming
ID Code:8135
Deposited By:Dr. Navneet Singh Randhawa
Deposited On:08 May 2020 11:04
Last Modified:08 May 2020 11:04
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