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Mass Transfer Model for the De-oxidation of Molten Copper

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In this paper, we present a mass transfer model that predicts two different mechanisms that control copper de-oxidation: (1) the transport of the reducing gas from the gas bubbles towards the melt/bubble interface, and (2) the transport of dissolved oxygen from the melt towards the melt/bubble interface. The model accounts for gas fluid flow and other process parameters such as lance submergence and nozzle diameter. The model was validated with published data and predictions from our model are in good agreement with the values reported. The key parameters to determine are the mass transfer coefficients of the reducing gas and that of the dissolved oxygen in the melt.

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We thank PUMNC, as well as SIP-IPN and COFAA-IPN Grants for conducting this research.

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  1. Ingeniería Química Metalúrgica, Facultad de Química, UNAM, Circuito de la Investigación Científica s/n, 04510, Cd. de México, Mexico

    Lamberto Díaz-Damacillo, Fidel Reyes & Alberto Ingalls

  2. CIITEC – Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Cerrada Cecati s/n, 02250, Cd. de México, Mexico

    Claudio Méndez & Gabriel Plascencia

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Díaz-Damacillo, L., Reyes, F., Ingalls, A. et al. Mass Transfer Model for the De-oxidation of Molten Copper. JOM 69, 980–986 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-017-2356-0

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