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Mechanism and Kinetic Analysis of Ultrasonic Cavitation-Assisted Ozone Dissolution of Copper

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A new method has been proposed to address the slow dissolution rate of copper, which utilizes the synergy of ultrasonic waves and ozone (O3) to leach metallic copper. The study investigated the impact of ultrasound power, O3 flow rate, initial copper ion (Cu2+) concentration, sulfuric acid (H2SO4) concentration, and reaction temperature on copper dissolution rate. Optimal reaction condition was determined and under such condition, copper dissolution rate could reach 23.61 g L−1 h−1, which is 1.46 times higher than that without ultrasonic (16.07 g L−1 h−1). Analysis of the experimental data revealed that the dissolution process, with and without ultrasound, both follow the unreacted nucleus model, which are controlled by chemical reactions. Ultrasound treatment reduced the apparent activation energy of copper dissolution from 46.79 to 28.83 kJ mol−1. This reduction indicates that ultrasound can lower the potential barrier of copper dissolution and accelerate the reaction through strong mechanical and cavitation effects. The ultrasonic ozone-enhanced copper dissolution technology has significant implications for optimizing copper leaching processes and comprehensive recovery of copper.

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This study was supported by Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects (Grant 202101BE070001-021) and Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects (Grant No. 202301AT070385).

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  1. Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, Yunnan, China

    Genrong Sun, Mingqing Jiang, Shixing Wang, Likang Fu, Gengwei Zhang & Libo Zhang

  2. Fujian Zijin Copper Foil Technology Co., Ltd., Longyan, 364000, Fujian, China

    Genrong Sun & Zengkai Hu

  3. National Local Joint Laboratory of Engineering Application of Microwave Energy and Equipment Technology, Kunming, 650093, Yunnan, China

    Mingqing Jiang, Shixing Wang, Likang Fu, Gengwei Zhang & Libo Zhang

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GS: Conceptualization, Formal analysis, Data curation, Investigation, Writing-Original Draft. MJ: Conceptualization, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Formal analysis, Writing-review. SW: Investigation, Resources. GZ: Investigation, Resources. ZH: Investigation. LZ: Supervision, Writing-review & editing.

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Sun, G., Jiang, M., Wang, S. et al. Mechanism and Kinetic Analysis of Ultrasonic Cavitation-Assisted Ozone Dissolution of Copper. J. Sustain. Metall. 10, 170–183 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40831-024-00784-8

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