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The kinetics of leaching galena with ferric nitrate

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The kinetics of leaching galena with ferric nitrate as oxidant has been studied. Experimental results indicate that the rate of galena dissolution is controlled by surface chemical reaction. Rate is proportional to the square root of the concentration of ferric ion. The addition of more than one mole/liter sodium nitrate decreases reaction rate. With nitrate additions below this concentration, rate either remains constant or is slightly enhanced. An activation energy of 47 kJ/mol was measured, and rate is proportional to the inverse of the initial size of galena particles. These results are explained in terms of mixed electrochemical control. The anodic reaction involves the oxidation of galena to lead ion and elemental sulfur, and the cathodic reaction involves the reduction of ferric ion to ferrous ion.

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  1. Department of Metallurgical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 57701, Rapid City, SD

    M. C. Fuerstenau (Professor and Head), C. O. Nebo (Research Assistant), B. V. Elango (former Research Assistant) & K. N. Han (Professor)

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Fuerstenau, M.C., Nebo, C.O., Elango, B.V. et al. The kinetics of leaching galena with ferric nitrate. Metall Trans B 18, 25–30 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02658428

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