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5640 (v.7) WASM Hydrometallurgy 562



 

Area:

WASM Minerals Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy Teaching Area

Contact Hours:

5.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
The chemistry and engineering aspects of hydrometallurgical unit processes - leaching separation, extraction and recovery. Extraction techniques will include the oxidative and nonoxidative leaching of minerals, purification and recovery of metals by precipitation, ion exchange and solvent extraction. Recovery of metals by reduction and electrowinning. Chemistry, design and operation of some common hydrometallurgical processes. Plant design and layout in each case will be examined.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2003Kalgoorlie CampusSemester 1Y  
2003Kalgoorlie CampusSemester 2 Y 

- Area External refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
- Central External refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area.


 
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