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How is leaching carried out in case of low grade copper ores?

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In case of low grade ores of copper, hydrometallurgy is used for extraction purposes. Leaching is done by using acid or bacteria. The solution containing Cu2+ is treated with scrap iron or H2

Cu2+(aq)+H2(g)Cu(s)+2H+(aq)


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