Acid Mist Control

Acid Mist Control in Copper Electrowinning

We provide comprehensive scientific testing and analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of surfactant additives in reducing acid mist emissions in copper electrowinning facilities. Our services help optimize operational performance, improve workplace safety, and enhance environmental compliance. Our key testing capabilities include:

1. Acid Mist Emission Chamber Test – Simulates oxygen bubble formation in a copper electrolyte solution and quantifies acid mist emissions using quartz fiber filter sampling. The effectiveness of surfactant additives is compared against a control test with no surfactant.

2. Phase Break Analysis – Measures the separation time between the organic solution and the electrolyte, serving as a critical quality control test to ensure process efficiency.

3. Copper Electroplating Test – Evaluates whether the addition of surfactant affects the copper recovery rate, ensuring that acid mist suppression does not compromise production efficiency.

4. Surfactant Interaction with Organic Solutions – Assesses the long-term effects of surfactant contact with organic solutions, analyzing its impact on both acid mist suppression efficiency and copper recovery.

5. Bubble Size Analysis – Using a high speed camera, measures the size of bubbles in the electrolyte after surfactant addition, providing quantitative insights into its effectiveness in reducing acid mist through bubble modification.