Program Overview

Chemical Extraction of Metals

Course Description

The course relates to the field of chemical extractive metallurgy. Topics will include, thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical metallurgical processes, theoretical and practical aspects of the extraction processes for common metals with emphasis on iron/steel, and aluminum. The course takes most of its examples from the extraction of iron/steel and aluminum, but aspects of other metals, notably, copper, gold, lead and zinc, are also considered.

Course Details

• Course period: 22/08/21
• Department: Chemical and Petroleum Engineering