Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Treating mixture to obtain metal containing compound – Group ib metal
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-20
2008-05-20
Langel, Wayne A. (Department: 1793)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Treating mixture to obtain metal containing compound
Group ib metal
C423S150100, C423S658500
Reexamination Certificate
active
10475442
ABSTRACT:
A process for the oxidative leaching of sulphide mineral species, the method characterised by the method steps of: leaching a slurry containing the mineral species in one or more reaction vessels; circulating a stream of leach liquor to a flash cooler; flashing the liquor in the flash cooler at a pressure less than atmospheric pressure so as to dissipate heat; and recirculating the liquor to the or each reaction vessel.
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Fiorito James
Ladas & Parry LLP
Langel Wayne A.
Western Minerals Technology Pty Ltd
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