Hydrometallurgical ProcessesLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student understands the basic processes and unit processes of hydrometallurgy and electrochemistry. The student knows things through both theory and calculation exercises.

Content

electrochemical reactions
galvanic series
equilibrium potential
applications of electrochemistry
chemical fundamentals of hydrometallurgy
dissolution and solution cleaning
microbes in metal dissolution
reduction of metals in aqueous solution
corrosion and pourbaix diagrams
hydrometallurgy unit processes

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can analyze problems in the subject area and produce alternative solution methods.
A commendable level requires that you get more than 90% of the maximum points in the exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can draw conclusions in the problems of the subject area.
A good level requires that you get about 70 - 80% of the maximum points in the exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student recognizes the basic quantities of the subject area. The student finds the equations needed to solve problems in the subject area and knows how to solve them.
A satisfactory level requires that approximately 50 - 60% of the maximum points in the exam are obtained.

Execution methods

Lectures and learning assignments.

Accomplishment methods

Lectures and learning assignments.