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LEAD ZINC EXTRACTION

The full-wet process for pre-treating of plumbous zinc ore relates to the wet processing of metallic ore.

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APPLICATIONS

The E-impeller design optimizes the mixing and kneading of high viscosity materials by providing enhanced shear and dispersion. Ideal for processing polymers, resins, and other viscous materials where uniform mixing and thermal control are critical.

PROCESS METHOD

The E-impeller design optimizes the mixing and kneading of high viscosity materials by providing enhanced shear and dispersion. Ideal for processing polymers, resins, and other viscous materials where uniform mixing and thermal control are critical.

TYPICAL PROCESS

Pre-treatment process for plumbous zinc ore (an ore containing lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn)):

1. Crushing & Grinding

The ore is crushed and ground to liberate Pb and Zn minerals from the gangue (waste material).

2. Froth Flotation (Separation of Pb & Zn Minerals)

Conditioning: The ore slurry is mixed with collectors (e.g., xanthates) and frothers (e.g., pine oil) to make Pb/Zn minerals hydrophobic.

Selective Flotation:

  • Lead Flotation: First, galena (PbS) is floated by depressing sphalerite (ZnS) using sodium cyanide (NaCN) or zinc sulfate (ZnSO₄).

  • Zinc Flotation: After lead removal, sphalerite is activated with copper sulfate (CuSO₄) and floated.

3. Leaching (If Required for Impurity Removal)

  • Acid Leaching (H₂SO₄): Removes oxide impurities.

  • Alkaline Leaching (NaOH): Removes amphoteric impurities like arsenic.

4. Precipitation & Purification

  • Zinc Precipitation: Zinc can be precipitated as Zn(OH)₂ or ZnCO₃ by pH adjustment.

  • Lead Precipitation: Lead can be precipitated as PbS or PbCO₃.

5. Smelting or Electrolysis (Final Extraction)

  • Lead: Smelted to produce Pb bullion.

  • Zinc: Roasted to ZnO, then reduced or processed via electrowinning.

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APPLICATION FIELDS

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FEATURES

  • Effective self-cleaning to minimize dead zones, product accumulation and product degradation

  • Excellent kneading and mixing for better homogenization

  • Effective heat transfer

  • High surface renewal efficiency

  • Large free vapor volume

  • Precise and uniform temperature control due to large heat transfer areas

  • Continuous or batch processing

  • Process intensification

  • Processing of sticky and highly viscous products

  • Residence time is independent from agitator speed, wide and flexible range of average residence times

  • Reliable process scale-up from pilot to industrial units

  • Large production capacities, economy of scale

  • Maximum process yield per unit volume

  • Reliable, robust design

  • Short return of investment

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