Description

Solutions, Copper Hydrometallurgical are specialized chemical formulations designed for the efficient extraction and recovery of copper from ores and secondary sources. These solutions are critical for modern, environmentally conscious mining operations, offering high selectivity and recovery rates while minimizing energy consumption and waste. They are essential for hydrometallurgical engineers and operators in the global mining, metal recycling, and electronic waste processing industries seeking to optimize their leaching and solvent extraction circuits.

Application

• Primary Copper Ore Leaching: Used in heap, dump, and in-situ leaching operations for oxide and secondary sulfide ores.
• Solvent Extraction (SX) Feed: Acts as the pregnant leach solution (PLS) feed for copper concentration and purification via SX-EW (electrowinning) plants.
• Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling: Employed to leach copper from printed circuit boards (PCBs) and other electronic components.
• Industrial Catalyst Recovery: Facilitates the recovery of copper from spent catalysts in chemical manufacturing processes.
• Metal Finishing & Plating Waste Treatment: Used in processes to recover copper from rinse waters and spent plating baths.
• Research & Process Development: Serves as a key reagent in laboratory-scale studies for developing new hydrometallurgical flowsheets.

Basic Information

Product Name	Solutions, Copper Hydrometallurgical
CAS No.	129618-36-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Copper Leach Solution; Copper Pregnant Leach Solution (PLS); Copper Lixiviant; Copper Hydrometallurgical Reagent; Copper Recovery Solution; Copper Extraction Solution; Acidic Copper Solution; Cupric Leaching Agent
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Copper Hydrometallurgical Solutions are manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for critical industrial processes. Each lot is analyzed for key parameters including copper concentration, acidity, impurity profiles (e.g., Fe, Cl, Si), and stability. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and process control requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, cyanides, and sulfides. The specific storage temperature and shelf life are grade-dependent; please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the purchased product grade.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear blue to green solution
Copper (Cu) Content	30 - 70 g/L (or as specified)
Acidity (as H2SO4)	10 - 150 g/L (or as specified)
Iron (Fe)	< 5 g/L
Chloride (Cl)	< 100 mg/L
Silica (SiO2)	< 500 mg/L
Density	1.1 - 1.4 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.