Extractive Metallurgy Laboratory
Course Name:
Extractive Metallurgy Laboratory (MT305)
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Course Outcomes:
CO1: To develop knowledge, describe and explain ancient and current methods of metal extraction, recovery and refining from ores
CO2: To encourage team skills in planning and carrying out the experiments, interpreting the significance of the results and decision making required to improve the metal recovery efficiency and profitability
CO3: To be able to explain different extraction processes on a thermodynamic perspective by understanding the related material and energy flows
CO4: To be able to calibrate several equipments involved in measurement like temperature, normality using titration and account for statistical significance in performing experiments
Course modules and teaching hours:
LAB EXPERIMENTS: (3 hour each)
1. Study of temperature distribution in a tubular furnace
2. Oxidation and reduction roasting
3. Pelletisation and sintering of iron ore fines
4. Leaching studies
5. Flotation of sulphide ores
6. Oxidation of metals and alloys
7. Cementation of copper
8. Reducibility of ores
9. Proximate analysis of coal
10. Calorific value of solid fuels and gaseous fuels
11. Flash and fire point determination using Cleveland's open cup and Pensky Marten's closed cup testers
12. Determination of viscosity of liquids using Redwood viscometer and Brookfield viscometer
13. Orsat apparatus for gas analysis