Although copper occurs naturally in a pure state, it’s primarily mined from chalcopyrite, bornite, and malachite. Copper ore is extracted from the earth, then converted into copper concentrate, which is then roasted, smelted and converted into refined copper.
The resultant metal is widely used for its high electrical and heat conductivity; its malleability; its ability to form alloys with other metals; and its resistance to corrosion. This last attribute is what makes copper so attractive for flashing on durable and long-lasting slate and tile roofs. Copper wire and cable, however, account for half of the world’s copper production.
Copper sulfide ores must be concentrated before they can be economically transported and smelted. The universal technique for this concentration is the froth flotation of finely ground ore. Froth flotation involves attaching fine Cu-sulfide mineral elements to bubbles and floating them out of a water–ore mixture. The flotation is made selective by using reagents, which make the Cu-sulfide minerals water-repellent (hydrophobic) while leaving the other minerals wetted (hydrophilic). Typical Cu sulfide recoveries to concentrate are 85–90%.
Modern concentrators are automatically controlled to give maximum Cu recovery, maximum % Cut in the concentrate, and maximum ore throughput rate at minimum cost. Expert control systems help to optimize the performance of flotation plants. Copper concentrate is also used for producing blister copper.
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