ProcessDataset version: v01.01.001Inputs & outputs
Copper smelting by pyrometallurgy; Mining (mining and beneficiation), smelting (smelting and transformation), fire refining and electrolytic refining of primary copper; Mixed production; In the factory
Data source: Tiangong LCA Data Working Group
- Reference product
- Refined copper
- Functional unit
- 1000 kg
- Geography
- China (CN) · Geographic precision not specified
- Reference year
- 2019
Dataset description
The production of 1000 kg of refined copper (99.99% cathode copper) was selected as the functional unit.
Technology description
Dry and finely ground copper concentrate is sprayed into the reaction tower with oxygen-enriched air. In a suspended state, self-heating oxidation smelting occurs, instantly generating ice copper and slag.
Record
- Classification
- ILCD · C · Manufacturing; ILCD · 24 · Manufacture of basic metals; ILCD · 242 · Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals; ILCD · 2420 · Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals