METE525 EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY OF COPPER

Course Code:5700525
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. AHMET GEVECİ
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

Comminution and concentration of copper ores; Roasting of copper concentrates; Physical chemistry of copper smelting; Matte smelting, converting of copper matter and copper losses in slags; Continuous production of blister copper: Single-step and multi-step processes; Hydrometallurgical extraction of copper; Electrolytic refining and electrowinning of copper.


Course Learning Outcomes