Applied Mineralogy of Refinery Slags

Author

Sarah Beutner Mavrogenes
Richard D. Hagni, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
D. G. C. Robertson, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

The techniques of process mineralogy can be effectively applied to the study of slags. By these techniques, the minerals or phases, phase chemistry, phase abundance, associations, crystalline habit, grain size, microtextures, and causes for certain metallurgical problems, such as metal losses to the slags, can be readily deduced. This case history is an example of the application of process mineralogy to the study of metal losses in a slag from a secondary copper refinery.

Recommended Citation

S. B. Mavrogenes et al., "Applied Mineralogy of Refinery Slags," JOM Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, vol. 41, no. 4, pp. 46 - 49, Springer Verlag, Apr 1989.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03220201

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Second Department

Materials Science and Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Microscopic Examination--Scanning Electron Microscopy; Mineralogy; Copper Losses; Refinery Slags

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1047-4838

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1989 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Apr 1989