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Leaching of Refractory Gold Ores by Microwave Irradiation: Comparison with Conventional Leaching

Authors: G. Chen, J. Chen, Z. Y. Zhang, S. H. Guo, Z. B. Zhang, J. H. Peng, C. Srinivasakannan, X. Q. Li, Y. K. Zhuang, Z. M. Xu

Published in: Metallurgist | Issue 7-8/2013

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The present paper attempts to assess the effects of microwave irradiation on the leachability of refractory gold ores. Characteristics of the crystal structure and microstructure of the ores were determined by x-ray structural analysis (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) before and after microwave irradiation. Compared to conventional processes, microwave leaching processes are highly energy-efficient, take less time, and do not harm the environment. The experimental results show that the amount of gold extracted increases with microwave leaching temperature. The results demonstrate that microwave irradiation techniques can be applied effectively and efficiently to the leaching of refractory gold ores.

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Title: Leaching of Refractory Gold Ores by Microwave Irradiation: Comparison with Conventional Leaching
Authors: G. Chen
J. Chen
Z. Y. Zhang
S. H. Guo
Z. B. Zhang
J. H. Peng
C. Srinivasakannan
X. Q. Li
Y. K. Zhuang
Z. M. Xu
Publication date: 01-11-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Metallurgist / Issue 7-8/2013
Print ISSN: 0026-0894
Electronic ISSN: 1573-8892
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11015-013-9783-0

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