Abstract

The rate of reduction of Cu2S with carbon in the presence of lime was investigated in the temperature range of 900 to 1050 °C by means of thermogravimetric analysis.The composition of the gas phase evolving during the reduction of Cu2S was determined. The effects of temperature, the amount of carbon and the amount of CaO on the reduction rate were also determined. The results indicate that reduction of Cu2S to Cu proceeded through the gaseous intermediates of CO and CO2. The controlling step of the overall kinetics was the oxidation of carbon by CO2. Temperature had the largest influence on the reduction rate. An energy of activation of 363 kJ/mol was calculated for the reduction of Cu2S with carbon in the presence of CaO within the temperature range of 900 to 1050 °C.On a étudié le taux de réduction du Cu2S par le carbone, en présence de chaux, dans la gamme de température allant de 900 à 1050 °C, au moyen d'analyse thermogravimétrique.On a déterminé la composition de la phase gazeuse dégagée lors de la réduction du Cu2S. On a également déterminé l'effet de la température et de la quantité de carbone et de CaO sur le taux de réduction. Les résultats indiquent que la réduction du Cu2S en Cu passait par les intermédiaires gazeux CO et CO2. L'étape de contrôle de la cinétique était l'oxydation du carbone par le CO2. La température avait la plus grande influence sur le taux de réduction. On a calculé une énergie d'activation de 363 kJ/mole pour la réduction du Cu2S par le carbone, en présence de CaO, dans la gamme de température de 900 à 1050 °C.

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