DY902 Copper extraction reagent is used for the hydrometallurgical processing of copper ores and concentrates. This chemical compound plays a critical role in solvent extraction processes used by the mining industry to separate and recover copper ions (Cu²⁺) from complex mineral matrices.
DY902 Copper extraction reagent functions as a highly selective chelating agent that binds with copper ions to form stable, water-insoluble complexes. The process usually involves contacting an acidic aqueous solution containing dissolved copper ions with an organic phase where DY902 has been dissolved. Copper ions migrate into the organic phase due to the strong affinity between the metal ion and the DY902 reagent, leaving behind other impurities in the aqueous phase. This results in a high degree of separation and purification of copper.
The effectiveness of DY902 Copper extraction reagent lies in its excellent selectivity for copper even in the presence of other metals such as nickel, cobalt, zinc, and iron, which are commonly found in copper-bearing ores. It also exhibits good chemical stability and resistance to degradation under typical process conditions, ensuring long-term operational efficiency.
Moreover, DY902 Copper extraction reagent is compatible with various diluents, often an aromatic hydrocarbon like kerosene or diesel oil, and can be easily stripped from the loaded organic phase using a suitable stripping agent, such as sulfuric acid, to regenerate the copper solution for further refining steps like electrowinning or precipitation.
Safety-wise, handling DY902 Copper extraction reagent requires careful adherence to proper industrial hygiene practices, as outlined in its Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). This includes wearing personal protective equipment, ensuring adequate ventilation, and following guidelines for storage, transport, and disposal.
Overall, DY902 copper extraction reagent represents a key component in modern copper metallurgy, offering both economic and environmental benefits through its efficient recovery of copper while minimizing waste and energy consumption. Its successful application not only contributes to the sustainability of copper production but also supports the global transition towards green technologies that rely heavily on copper for their infrastructure.
Our metal extractants as below:
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- DY272 Nickel cobalt separation extractant, it can take cobalt out from nickel cobalt solution, then leave pure nickel.
- DY988N/DY973N/DY902/DY5640 copper solvent extraction reagent.
- P507 non-ferrous metal extractant for copper, zinc, cobalt-nickel, cadmium, gold-silver, platinum group metals, rare earths and so on.
- DY377 efficient nickel and diamond separation extractant.
- DY366 Scandium extractant.
- DY316 Lithium extractant.
