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The dissolution of sphalerite in acidic ferric chloride solution was investigated in the temperature range 320 to 360 K. Both sized particles from three sources and polished flat surfaces were used as samples. The effect of stirring rate, temperature, ferric and ferrous ion concentration, purity, and particle size on the dissolution rate were determined. During the initial stages of the process chemical reaction at the mineral surface is rate controlling while during the later stages diffusion through the product sulfur layer is rate controlling. Overall the process follows the mixed-control model embodying both chemical reaction and diffusion. The activation energy for the dissolution of sphalerite particles was found to be 46.9 kJ/mol.
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Bobeck, G.E., Su, H. The kinetics of dissolution of sphalerite in ferric chloride solution. Metall Trans B 16, 413–424 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02654839
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