Increase of roasting temperature from 200 to 400°C increased recovery of Cu,
Ni, Fe, whereas Co extraction was not affected by temperature
The time of 1 h was found to be suitable roasting duration
Increasing amount of (NH
4
)
2
SO
4
improves metal extraction
Optimal sulfation temperature is 400°C
Reduction of particle size has positive effect on metals recovery, especially in
the range 300-75 µm
Optimal conditions: FS < 75µm, 2.5×stoichiometric requirement of (NH
4
)
2
SO
4,
T: 400°C, LT: 1 h (Co 85% (4.1 g/kg), Ni 80% (15.8 g/kg), Cu 85% (34.3 g/kg)
#, Fe 37% (141.8 g/kg))
Sukla et al.,
(1986)
CHAPTER 2: COPPER METALLURGICLA SLAGS- CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND FATE:
A REVIEW