Hydrometallurgy
Theory

Provides necessary fundamental background in the multidisciplinary field of hydrometallurgy

Michael Nicol (Author)

9780323993227, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 20 June 2022

332 pages
23.5 x 19 x 2.2 cm, 0.68 kg

Hydrometallurgy: Theory provides the necessary fundamental background to the multidisciplinary field of hydrometallurgy, presenting the tools needed 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, making it a valuable resource and reference for researchers, academics, students and industry professionals. It focuses on quantitative problem-solving with many worked examples and focused problems based on Nicol’s many years of experience in teaching hydrometallurgy to students, researchers and industry professionals.

1. Introduction to Hydrometallurgical Processes
2. Ions in Solution
3. Chemical Equilibria in Hydrometallurgical Reactions
4. Material and Energy Balances
5. Kinetics of Heterogeneous Reactions

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