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Ilkka Turunen
Ilkka Turunen
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Lappeenranta University of Technology
professor, Professor
Lappeenranta University of Technology

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  • Date submitted
    2014-11-01
  • Date accepted
    2015-01-02

Development of an environmentally safe gold extraction method from refractory ores using sodium thiosulfate as an extractant

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The article presents the results of a mathematical model development for the process of gold leaching from gold-containing ores and concentrates. A mathematical model has been developed by analyzing the chemistry of reactions and mass transfer processes. On the base of a kinetic extraction model and a hydrodynamic complete mixing model a mathematical model of thiosulfate leaching process in various types batch reactors, complete mixing flow process vessels and complete mixing reactor columns with different numbers of vessels in a column has been developed. The effect of the number of reactors in a column has been investigated and optimal segmentation conditions have been found. Based on the investigation of the process using the mathematical model a control system structure has been designed to provide maximum conversion at the exit area of a reactor column.

How to cite: Sharikov Y.V., Turunen I. Development of an environmentally safe gold extraction method from refractory ores using sodium thiosulfate as an extractant // Journal of Mining Institute. 2015. Vol. 215. p. 83-90.