Hydrometallurgy
Practice

Volume 2 of two-volume set providing the tools to utilize the theory to quantitatively describe, model and control the unit operations used in hydrometallurgical plants

Michael Nicol (Author)

9780323992145, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 26 August 2022

416 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.6 cm, 0.45 kg

Hydrometallurgy: Practice provides the necessary fundamental background to the multidisciplinary field of hydrometallurgy and provides the tools to be able to utilize the theory to quantitatively describe, model and control the unit operations used in hydrometallurgical plants. The book describes the development and operation of processes utilizing hydrometallurgical operations. It is a valuable resource and reference for researchers, academics, students and industry professionals. The book focuses on quantitative problem solving with many worked examples and focused problems based on Nicol’s many years’ experience in the teaching of hydrometallurgy to students, researchers and industry professionals.

1. Leaching Chemistry2. Leaching Practice3. Solid-Liquid Separation4. Precipitation and Crystallization Processes5. Solvent Extraction Processes6. Adsorption Processes7. Chemical Reduction Processes8. Electrowinning and Refining Processes9. Hydrometallurgical Process Flowsheets10. Process Design and Selection

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Metals technology / metallurgy [TDM], Chemical engineering [TDCB]