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How is copper extracted from low grade copper ores?

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Copper is extracted by hydrometallurgy from low grade copper ores. It is leached out using acid or bacteria. The solution containing Cu2+ is treated with scrap iron, Zn or H2.

2Cu2+(aq)+H2(g)2Cu(s)+2H+(aq)

Cu2++Fe(s)Fe2+(aq)+Cu(s)

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