Leaching with lower environmental impact

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

The Quartz Corp (TQC) is a key supplier of High Purity Quartz Sand (HPQ), the critical material in modern high tech applications, such as optical fibers, semiconductors for the electronic industry, solar cells. The HPQ is obtained by submitting the mined material to a series of controlled processing steps including chemical treatments. This project aims to improve one of such refining steps, called acid leaching. Development and implementation of appropriate upgrades will ensure more consistent and controlled process providing the highest quality quartz product. All the activities conducted during the project will lead to the important safety, environmental and economical benefits.