Objectives.
To introduce the application of electrolysis to the winning and refining of metals especially for the reactive light metals like aluminium, magnesium etc.
Learning Outputs:
· Know the fundamentals and principles involved in electrometallurgy.
· Understand the different methods and steps involved in electrometallurgical processes.
· Develop basic reactions involved in electrometallurgical processes.
· Understand and select electrometallurgical processes appropriate for specific metals/minerals.
· Know the importance of electrometallurgy in the recovery of metals from their ores.
Prerequisite: MP 331
Mode of Delivery: 2 hrs lecture per week (30 Hours)
Assessment Mode: Course work (Home works, quizzes, tests) 40%
University Examination 60%
Course Contents:
Electrometallurgy: principles of electrolysis -half cell reactions, faradays law, reversible cell potential, cell voltages. Electrolytic refining of metals, electrodeposition, electroplating, electrowinning of metals from leach solutions and fused salts. Application to some selected metals (e.g. manganese, Aluminium, magnesium, copper and gold).
Recommended Textbooks:
Wills, B. A., " Mineral Processing Technology: An Introduction to the Practical Aspects of Ore Treatment and Mineral Recovery (in SI Metric units)" Oxford; New York : Pergamon Press, 2003.
Recommended References
Popov, K.I., Djokic’, S.S., and Grgur, B.N., 2002 " Fundamentals aspects of Electrometallurgy", Kluwer academic publishers, New York.