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Review
. 2022 Feb 25;15(5):1757.
doi: 10.3390/ma15051757.

Copper Mineral Leaching Mathematical Models-A Review

Manuel Saldaña  1   2 , Edelmira Gálvez  3 , Pedro Robles  4 , Jonathan Castillo  5 , Norman Toro  1
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Copper Mineral Leaching Mathematical Models-A Review

Manuel Saldaña et al. Materials (Basel). .

Abstract

Mineral leaching is the key unit operation in metallurgical processes and corresponds to the dissolution of metals. The study of leaching is carried out in many areas, such as geology, agriculture and metallurgy. This paper provides an introduction to the theoretical background regarding the mathematical modelling of the leaching process of copper minerals, establishing an overall picture of the scientific literature on technological developments and the generation of representative mathematical and theoretical models, and indicating the challenges and potential contributions of comprehensive models representing the dynamics of copper mineral leaching.

Keywords: CFD; copper mineral leaching; leaching kinetics; mathematical models; metal extraction.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Dimensions (a) and cross section (b) of a conventional leaching heap.
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Networks in keywords of bibliography consulted (VOSviewer Software, version 1.6.17).
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