Abstract
Galvanic interaction between particulate chalcopyrite (CuFeS//2) and copper results in the rapid conversion of chalcopyrite to chalcocite. The effects of temperature, surface area, concentration of sulfuric acid and agitation were systematically evaluated. The kinetics were found to be controlled by a steady-state current flow controlled by the effective anodic and cathodic surface areas involved in the galvanic couple. The experimental activation energy was 11. 5 and stoichiometric data and reaction products have been characterized. The overall kinetic system has been evaluated based upon an electrochemical model.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages | 422-445 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| State | Published - 1974 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Solution Min Symp, Proc, 103rd AIME Annu Meet - Dallas, TX, USA Duration: Feb 25 1974 → Feb 27 1974 |
Other
| Other | Solution Min Symp, Proc, 103rd AIME Annu Meet |
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| City | Dallas, TX, USA |
| Period | 2/25/74 → 2/27/74 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering