Question

what is ammonia leaching
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Introduction. Ammonia leaching is frequently used in hydrometallurgy for processing of oxide and sulfide ores, concentrates or by-products, particularly those containing significant amounts of carbonate rocks, which during the acidic leaching contribute to increased acid consumption

Answer 2

Explanation:

Ammonia has been known as an effective leaching. agent in hydrometallurgical procedures, although it has. been less studied than the chemical agents used in leaching. Ammonia leaching was first used for recovery of non- ferrous metals such as copper from oxide ores or ores.