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MET 612

Extractive Metallurgy Laboratory

Catalog2026-2027
Credits1 unit
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

Laboratory experiences of current pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, and extractive processing techniques used in ore identification, classification and extraction operations.

Requirements

Corequisites

MET 631
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Corequisites

Corequisite(s): MET 631.

Units

Laboratory Studio1

Learning Outcomes

  • identify and scope appropriate testing for characterization of standard mineral and mine samples.
  • demonstrate standard hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy extractive processes on ores.
  • analyze data obtained from extractive processes and characterize laboratory samples.
  • summarize the experimental process, including experimental technique, data obtained, data analysis, and conclusions.
  • identify, explain and moderate hazards and environmental impacts in laboratory metallurgical processing.