Abstract: The invention relates to a method for removing chloride from zinc sulphate solution in conjunction with zinc production. According to the method, the chloride is removed from solution by means of monovalent copper, which is produced in a separate copper(I) oxide formation stage, in which the pH is regulated to the region of 4.5-5.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 22, 2010
Publication date:
November 15, 2012
Applicant:
OUTOTEC QYJ
Inventors:
Mikko Ruonala, Kurt Svens, Antti Arpalahti, Karoliina Lepistö