ProcessDataset version: v01.01.000

cathode copper production;cathode copper;Hydrometallurgy;copper ore

Data source: Tiangong LCI Data Working Group

Scope & method

Dataset description

Cathode copper produced through a hydrometallurgical process is utilized in various industrial applications due to its high purity and electrical conductivity. It serves as a fundamental component in the production of electronic goods, wiring, and plumbing materials. Specifically, it can be found within electrical circuits, motor manufacturing, and renewable energy systems such as solar panels and wind turbines.

Functional unit

1000 kg

Allocation and modeling

None