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Development of a Thermodynamic Database for the Multicomponent PbO-“Cu2O”-FeO-Fe2O3-ZnO-CaO-SiO2 System for Pyrometallurgical Smelting and Recycling

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Integrated experimental and modelling research program on the phase equilibria and development of thermodynamic databases of the lead and copper metallurgical gas/ slag -matte-metal-solids systems (PbO-“Cu2O”-FeO-Fe2O3-ZnO-CaO -SiO2) is being undertaken to support improvements in the pyrometallurgical smelting and recycling processes. This is the first systematic investigation of phase equilibria of slag systems in equilibrium with Pb metal, providing information for systems in which copper coexists in slag with lead or zinc as major components. The experimental studies involve high-temperature equilibration of synthetic samples, rapid quenching, and measurement of the compositions of equilibrium phases using electron probe X-ray microanalysis (EPMA). FactSage-based thermodynamic database development is integrated with experimental research. Initial thermodynamic assessments are used to identify priority compositions and conditions for experiments, which are planned to provide specific data to assist thermodynamic optimisation. Significant improvement in the accuracy of the phase equilibria description is achieved. Continuous database improvement and extension to include new elements are targeted. Example of industrial application is given.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank Australian Research Council Linkage program, Altonorte Glencore, Atlantic Copper , Aurubis, BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Operation, Kazzinc Glencore, Nyrstar, PASAR Glencore, Outotec (Espoo and Melbourne), Anglo-American Platinum , and Umicore for the financial and technical support.

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  1. School of Chemical Engineering, PYROSEARCH, Pyrometallurgy Innovation Centre, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia

    M. Shevchenko, P. C. Hayes & E. Jak

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  1. Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc., Kingston, Canada

    Boyd R. Davis

  2. Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, USA

    Michael S. Moats

  3. Rio Tinto Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation, South Jordan, USA

    Shijie Wang

  4. RHI Magnesita, Leoben, Austria

    Dean Gregurek

  5. BBA Inc., Montreal, Canada

    Joël Kapusta

  6. Extractive Metallurgy Consultant, Kingston, Canada

    Thomas P. Battle

  7. Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, USA

    Mark E. Schlesinger

  8. Aurubis, Hamburg, Germany

    Gerardo Raul Alvear Flores

  9. University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia

    Evgueni Jak

  10. XPS-Glencore, Falconbridge, Canada

    Graeme Goodall

  11. University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA

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  12. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

    Edouard Asselin

  13. University of Lorraine, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France

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  15. Newmont Mining, Elko, USA

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  17. Miller Metallurgical Services Pty Ltd., Brisbane, Australia

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  19. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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  23. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

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  24. SGS Minerals, Lakefield, Canada

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  27. University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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  28. SGS Minerals, Lakefield, Canada

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  29. Newmont Mining, Greenwood Village, USA

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  30. Newmont Mining Corporation, Greenwood village, USA

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Shevchenko, M., Hayes, P.C., Jak, E. (2018). Development of a Thermodynamic Database for the Multicomponent PbO-“Cu2O”-FeO-Fe2O3-ZnO-CaO-SiO2 System for Pyrometallurgical Smelting and Recycling. In: Davis, B., et al. Extraction 2018. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95022-8_71

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