Low grade Ore Extraction
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- Created on: 23-03-14 10:41
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Phytomining and Bioleaching (Compound Extraction Methods)
Copper
Use high grade ore (high percentage of copper in)
Process of smelting (heating in large furnace)
Electrolysis/displacement
This method produces a lot of pollution and damages the environment
It is also not renewable
Want to extract from low grade ores (sometimes less than 1%)
Methods include Phytomining and Bioleaching
After this process, electrolysis/displacement is also used
Phytomining
Grow certain type of plant on low grade copper ore
Plants take up the ore and put it in tissue
Burn…
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