Application of waste anthracite dust in the process of copper matte smelting

Abstract

This study presents the results of research on the process of smelting of copper matte with the use of anthracite waste dust as fuel. A method of introducing this carbon-bearing waste into the technological process carried out in a shaft furnace in the form of an additive to briquettes with copper concentrate was developed. These briquettes were tested for the required strength properties.

Keywords

• copper matte
• concentrate
• anthracite dust
• briquettes
• structure