The Extraction of Copper Chemistry LibreTexts
Aug 21, 2020· Sulfideoressuch as chalcopyrite (\(CuFeS_2\)) are converted tocopperby a different method from silicate,carbonateor sulfateores. Chalcopyrite (also known ascopperpyrites) and similar sulfideoresare the commonestoresofcopper. Theorestypically contain low percentages ofcopperand have to be concentrated before refining (e.g., via ...