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Principles of Non Ferrous Extraction Metallurgy Extraction Metallurgy
Principles of Non Ferrous Extraction Metallurgy Extraction Metallurgy
Extraction Metallurgy
Date 18th Aug, 2014
In last class
Adsorption
In pyrometallurgical processes
We are much concerned about chemical
adsorption (chemisorption)
Bond formation exists between species and
interfacial layer (sometimes also termed as
substrate)
Due to chemical in nature heat is evolved
which means bond has formed
If bond has formed than it is irreversible
Adsorption
Saturation of chemi adsorbed layer takes place
when layer by layer chemi adsorption takes
place which further delays the chemis
adsoprtion of approaching layer
To understand the adsorption process we
have to invoke a concept by assuming process
taking place at constant temperature
Purification process
Interestingly in all the purification process more
than one phase is involved (Heterogeneous)
The over all process depends on transfer of
impurities from one phase to another
Methods of purification widely employed
(a) Physical methods (Unit Operation)
(b) Chemical methods (Unit Process)
(c) Electrochemical methods (Unit Process)
Questions
When to apply selective distillation?
What about high vapor pressure metals. Can
we apply selective distillation? If we can apply
than what challenges we have?