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Metallurgy Flashcards

1
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3 branches of Metallurgy

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1) Extractive
2) Physical
3) Adaptive

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2
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Preparation required before the extraction process

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Ore Dressing

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3
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A localized plastic deformation

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Necking

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4
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Minimum strength that will promote plastic deformation

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Yield strength

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5
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Capacity to absorb energy when it is deformed elastically

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Resilience

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6
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How is a Rockwell Hardness Test performed

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find difference in depth of penetration bet a minor and a major load using diamond cone

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7
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How is Brinell Hardness test done

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w. a Hard spherical indenter and measure indent for a specified load and time

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8
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Izod Impact test is done by

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placing specimen vertically and 167 J impact

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9
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Charpy impact test is done by

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hor specimen, 300 J load

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10
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Knoop and Vickers is done using a

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diamond indenter for brittle materials only

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11
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Fatigue def

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metal’s response to cyclic loading

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12
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Creep def

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time dependent deformation under constant load and/or high temp

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13
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3 types of Extractive processes

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1) Pyrometallurgy
2) Electrometallurgy
3) Hydrometallurgy

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14
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Ore type where pyro met is easiest

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Oxide minerals

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15
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How is smelting done

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1) Use carbon as a reducing agent
2) Convert oxide to molten state
3) Alllow SG for metal to separate from the slag

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16
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How are Carbonate ores treated

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by separating into metallic oxides and CO2 thru heating

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17
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How are Silicate ores treated

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same for oxide plus removal of silica

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18
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How are Sulfide ores treated

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for matte in smelting operations

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19
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How are Sufide ores prepared

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by adding elemental sulfur to molten metal

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20
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How is sulfur removed

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by oxidizing to sulfur dioxide gas

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21
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Treatment of metal product to remove impurities

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Refining

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22
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What is a Shaft furnace and its efficiency

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charge in contact with fuel (thermal efficiency of 60-70%)

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23
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Reverbatory furnace is a

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Heat from firebox passes to the charge then is exhausted

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24
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Describe Muffle, Crucible, and Retort

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heat is conducted through wall, low thermal efficiency

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25
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Pyrolysis means

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destructive distillation of coal in the absence of air

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26
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What is Calcination process

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process of heating the ore at a temp not suff to melt ore, in absence of air

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27
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When is Calcination done

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Covert carbonate ores into oxide and CO2

CaCO3 —> CaO + CO2

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28
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What is Roasting

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heating of ore in presence of excess air

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29
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When is Roasting done

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convert metal sulfides into metal oxides and sulfur dioxide

2Cu2S + 3)2 —> 2Cu2O + 2SO2

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30
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What is sulfatizing roast

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Oxide is turned into metallic sulfate

CuO + SO3 —> CuSO4

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31
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What is blast roasting

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air is supplied by fan or blower

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32
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What is flash roasting

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used in very fine sulphide material (flot concentrates)

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33
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What is smelting

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process of melting and separating into two immiscible liquids

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34
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Converter process

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presurized air is blown through molten charge

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35
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Molten solutions of sulfides

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Matte

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36
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Molten solution of arsenides

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Speiss

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37
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What is dross

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Collective term for Sollid impurities floating on molten metal

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38
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What are refractories

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Accepts molten charge

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39
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2 types of Heat Exchanger

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Recuperators (continuous transfer) and Regenerators (stores heat)

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40
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Why is Roasting done

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to convert metal into soluble form and remove volatile impurities, and to weakn bonds

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41
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What is used to leach Cu-Zn, and gold- silver allow

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Sulfuric Acid

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42
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Base NH4OH used to leach what

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Copper

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43
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NaOH is used to leach what

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bauxite

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44
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NaCN or KCN is used to leach what

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Au and Ag

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45
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Vat or Percolation leaching is used for

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5 mm diameter material, lasts days

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46
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Fastest type of leaching (hours)

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Agitation leaching

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47
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Why is Pressure leaching done

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for minerals difficult to dissolve at ordinary temp and pressure

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48
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SPC means

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Separation - Purification - Enrichment

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49
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What is SPC by Ion exchange

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used of polymeric resin to exchange ions

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50
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Steps in Ion-Exchange

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1) Sorption - pregnant soln passed thru resin column to exchange ions
2) Elution - ions are removed from resin by passing eluan or renerant which has excess electrolyte

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51
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What is Adsorption process

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use of activated carbon to takeup ionic or molecular substances preferentially

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52
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Explain Solvent Extraction

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partitioning of metal into immiscible phase - aqueous and organic (aqueous w/ valuable)

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53
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Metal winning precipitation is done by

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formation of solid product from solution using reagents

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54
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Electromet is done by

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deposition of metals at cathode

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55
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Cadmium is precipitated using

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Zinc dust

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56
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Zinc purification is done by

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Neutral circuit leaching

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57
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Zinc dissolution is done by

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Acid circuit leaching

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58
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Explain Amalgamation

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1) Mercury leaches Gold to form Amalgam
2) Retort furnace is used to vaporize Mercury and condensed for reuse
3) Gold Amalgam is left in the furnace

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59
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Furnace using electricity for heat

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Arc furnace

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60
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Explain Oxidation

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involves loss of electrons

Fe0 ->Fe2+ + 2e-

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61
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Explain Reduction

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involves gain in electrons

Cu2+ + 2e- -> Cu0

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62
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Oxidation occurs here

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Anode

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63
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reduction and deposition occurs here

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Cathode

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64
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Electrolyte is the

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aqueous medium thru w/c ions move from one electrode to another

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65
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Explain Electrowinning

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1) Anode site provides the electrons

2) The cathode uses electron to recover metal

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66
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Explain Electrorefining

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Anode is dissoved into solution

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67
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Betts process means

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Crude lead is refined (only if Bismuth is present)

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68
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Process to remove Silver and Gold from lead bullion

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Parkes process

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69
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Nickel is is prod electrolytically by

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Bessemer matte using a nickel sulfate solution w/ boric acid

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70
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Silver bullion is refined electrolytically by

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Thum or Moebius process

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71
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Wohlwill process is

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Electrolytically refining Gold bullion

Selective deposition of Gold using REDOX reactions

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72
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What is electroplating

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surface coating of metal on metallic object thru cathodic depostion

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73
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Used to refine Al

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Bayer Process

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74
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Define Isotopes

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same number of protobs, diff number of neutrons

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75
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Explain allotropy

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Change in structure when heated

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76
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What is metallic bond

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all positive cores share electrons

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77
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Metal which is non-crystalline at room temp

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Hg

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78
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Liquid w/c is non-amorphous

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Crystalline polymer

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79
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3 Principal metallic structure

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BCC
FCC
HCP

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80
Q

How many Bravais lattice

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14

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81
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What is Diffraction

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Constructive interference of scattered x-rays

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82
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Alloying is done by

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  1. Metal base is melted

2. Additive are added as solids to be dissolved

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83
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2 common types of Metal Fabrication Processes

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  1. Forming

2. Casting

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84
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Forming operations

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F orging
R olling
E Extrusion
D rawing -

85
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Casting operations

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D ie - force molten material under pressure
I nvestment - Wax is molded, ceramic mold takes its place as wax melts, molten material poured
C ontinuous - cast into continuous strands
S and - as mold material
L ost Foam Casting - Foam is replaced with hardened metal

86
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2 Miscellaneous operations

A

Powder metallurgy

Welding

87
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Hot Working use

A

Large strains can be achieved

88
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Forging def

A

use of compressive stress to deform metal

89
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Rolling def

A

Reducing of thickness and change in shaped using pair of revolving rollers

90
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Extrusion def

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Forcing hot block of metal thru a die orifice under high pressure

91
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Drawing def

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Pulling metal thru exit side of die

92
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Casting def

A

Molten metal solidify in mold

93
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How is Powder met done

A
  1. Powder is prod by mech, electro, chem, atomization process
  2. Compacted using punches
  3. Heat for inter-particle weld
94
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Mechanical joining

A

Bolts, Rivets, Screw, Snap fit

S

95
Q

Soldering def

A

Bonding sep pieces by melting metal

96
Q

Most common bonding material

A

60-40 lead-tin

97
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Brazing def

A

similar to soldering but using Ag or Cu alloys

98
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What is CIP/CIL

A

Selective dissolution of Gold using cyanide for >3% Au feed

99
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What is Miller process

A

Chlorine gas is passed thru molten gold to ppt other metals

100
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What is HPAL and MOA Bay process

A

Use of Sulfuric acid leaching of Ni into Sulfate

101
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What is Sherritt Gordon Process

A

Ammonina (NH3)leaching of Ni

102
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Mitsubishi Process is the

A

Continuous Furnace smelting of Cu into copper matte

103
Q

Flash smelting is

A

under Mitsubishi Process, Autogenous fine particle smelting of Cu

104
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Blast furnace smelting is used to extract what

105
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What is Midrex/COREX process

A

Direct Iron Oxide Reduction

106
Q

5 Unit Operations in Ore Dressing

A 
Comminution
Sizing 
Concentration
Dewatering
Auxilliary Operations
107
Q

2 Means of Liberation

A

Size reduction and detachment

108
Q

When is “Grain” used

A

for Uncrushed rock

109
Q

When is “Particle” used

A

Crushed rock

110
Q

Reaction that reduces iron to pig iron

A

Boudard reaction

111
Q

Two types of Liberation due to fracture

A

Intergranular

Transgranular

112
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4 types of middlings

A

Rectilinear
Vein
Shell
Occlusions

113
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Rittinger’s formula (Surface area)

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E = K(Final area - Initial area)

114
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Kick’s Energy Law (Change in size)

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E = K*ln(Initial Diameter / Final Particle Diameter)

115
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Bond’s Energy Law (Crack length)

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E = K * (1/sqrt(Final diam) - 1/ sqrt(Initial Diam))

116
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Reduction ratio (Rr)

A

feed opening/ product opening

117
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Geometry factor for Kick’s

118
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Geometry factor for Bond’s

119
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Geometry factor for Rittinger’s

120
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Rod mill L:D

A

1.5-2.5 : 1

121
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Ball Mill L:D

122
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AG/SAG L:D

123
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SAG volume ball mill charge %

124
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Mass Balance Eqn

125
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Elemental Balance equation

A

fF = cC + tT

126
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What is MOG

A

Size to w/c ore is ground to ensure sufficient liberation

Normally 80% passing

127
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Mesh no. equals

A

of square apertures/in^2

128
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GGS formula

A

Cumulative passing vs LOG(passing size)

129
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Concentration ratio in terms of assay

A

K = (c-t)/(f-t)

130
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Recovery in terms of assay

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R = c(f-t)/f(c-t)

131
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Enrichment ratio

132
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2 methods of Sizing

A

Screening - Use of physical barriers

Classification - diff’l movement of solid particles thru fluid

133
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2 Screen movements

A

Frequency - hor’l movement

Stroke - Vertical movement

134
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Limit of Industrial screening

A

Mat’l over 250 microns

135
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Dual Vibrating screens has how many products

A

3 (2 over size, 1 under size)

136
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Terminal velocity meaning

A

Equilibrium attained bet gravitational and fluid resistance forces.

Bouyant force + Drag force - Gravitational force = 0

137
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Free settling is the

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settling in a vol of large fluid vol wrt total vol

138
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Effect of flowing film wrt to SG and Diameter

A

the high SG low D is less affected than high SG high D,

139
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What is High-tension separation done

A

Uses diff in electrical conductivities to sep feed

140
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Theory behind froth flotation

A

Driving force for attachment of part’s to bubbles is the REDUCTION OF SURFACE ENERGY of the system

141
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Allotrope of Sphalerite

142
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What are Surfactants

A

Surface active chemicals that affect dynamics at interface

143
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What do collectors do

A

makes surface hydrophobic

144
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What is the Polar group and Hydrocarbon chain

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Polar group attaches to mineral while Hydrocarbon chain makes it hydrophobic to water

145
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What do Frothers do

A

Control stability of bubbles

146
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What do Conditioners do

A

Control pH w/c in tur dictates the surface charge

147
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What do Modifiers do

A

affect adsorption efficiency of collectors on min surface

148
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2 types of Modifiers

A

Activators - adsorbent to collector

Depressants - suppresses adsorption of collector

149
Q

Working slope for Chutes

150
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What are tensioning devices

A

to prevent undue sag on conveyor belt

151
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What are snub pulleys

A

to increase tension

152
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What are drive pulley

A

receives torque from motor to move belt

153
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What is a counter-weight in conveyors

A

To add tension in conveyor

154
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Interlock systems are used to

A

stop preceding conveyors when one fails

155
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What do belt-loading systems do

A

Load ore same speed as belt

Centers ore on belt

156
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Elliptical Bar feeder advantage

A

Move large rocks along while letting thru smaller ones

157
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Most widely used feeder for coarse materials

A

Apron feeder

158
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What is a live storage stock pile

A

There is a draw bell and a conveyor under the stockpile

159
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How are orebins used

A

intermediate bet crushing and grinding

160
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When are sloping bottom ore bins used

A

for easily oxidized ore

161
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Slurry/Conditioning tanks are used

A

Store suspensions of fine solids

162
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Non-white or nearly white metals

163
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Ferromagnetic mineral

A

Fe, Ni, Co

164
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What is toughness

A

ability to absorb energy up to fracture

165
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Reagnet which lowers surface tension; reagent conc at bubble

A

Organic frother

166
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Reagent increases surface tension; reagent conc away from surface

A

Inorganic frother

167
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Effect of electrolyte ph in frothing

A

Acids - dec froth

Alkali - inc froth

168
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Collector for most sulfide minerals

169
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Other name for “Aeroflot” a collector for sulfides

A

Dithiophosphates

170
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Collector for alkali earth metals,some carbonates, and oxides

171
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Collector Applied for silicates

172
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Depressants fxn

A

Make hydrophobic to hydrophilic

173
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Activator fxn

A

To help adsorb collector making it hydrophobic

174
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What do regulators do

A

pH modification

175
Q

pH of flotation slurry for all sulfide ores

176
Q

Column flotaion descrp

A

Feed at top
Air sparger makes bubble at bot
Cleaning zone at top
Conc output at top

177
Q

Net downward flow of water maintained inColumn flotation

A

Positive Bias

178
Q

Jameson Cell fxns by

A

Feed and air slurry jet is injected
Wash water at top removes entrained tais
Conc at top
Tails at bot

179
Q

Adv of Jameson

A

Fast, bc contact dependent not residence time dependent

180
Q

Denver flotation cell works by

A

Impeller at bot sucks in slurry and pressurized air from top

181
Q

Most widely used flotation machine

A

Wemco cell

182
Q

Wemco feature

A

rotor-disperser, no need for pressurized air

183
Q

Outokumpu Cell feature

A

Impeller design
There is an impeller surrounded by vert slots called diffuser
Air is pumped also

184
Q

Particle size range for flotation

A

10 to 150 microns

185
Q

carat to mg

A

1 carat = 200 mg

186
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Pa to Bar

A

100,000 Pa = 1 bar

187
Q

Hp to kW

A

1 Hp = 0.746 kW

188
Q

cal to kJ

A

1 cal = 4.184 kJ

189
Q

Relation of attachment porbabitlity to diameter

A

inversely proportional

190
Q

Pulp density must be kept:

A
  • As dense as possible, so coarse can sep from fines

- but dilute enooguh for particle rearrangement

191
Q

Effect of temperature in flotation

A
  • Increased flotation room

- inc solubility of reagents

192
Q

DMS is most effective for

A

Metalliferous ore with light gangue

193
Q

What is a LARCODEM

A

Large Coal Dense Medium Separator

194
Q

Energy law: >1 cm

195
Q

Energy law: 10 - 1000 microns

A

Rittinger’s

196
Q

Energy law: 1 cm - 10 microns

197
Q

Measures or energy nec to break an ore

A

Work Index

198
Q

Net profit =

A

Revenue - Cost - Deductions

199
Q

Roughing descrp

A
  1. Uses mod seperating force to rem liberated minerals

2. Rec of bulk of conc

200
Q

Scavenging Descrp

A
  1. Receives tailings from rougher

2, Strong sep force for incompletely liberated minerals

201
Q

Receives rougher concentrate

202
Q

When to use Rougher-Scavenger

A

If Recovery is more important than grade

In pyritic gold, transport cost is less than add’l cleaning

203
Q

When is Rougher - Cleaner used

A

When Conc. grade is important

for easily recoverable ores

204
Q

Feed Character for impactor

205
Q

Why are Rod mills run in open circuit

A

due to evenness of product

206
Q

What are reclaimers

A

Stockpile with conveyance at bottom

207
Q

Bayer process

A
  1. Al2O3 dissolve is in molten cryolite
  2. Carbon anodes electrolytically collect O2 ions
  3. Molten Al is left
208
Q

Gangue Mineral for Lead zinc complex

Mining (14 decks)

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