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Q: How is phytomining used to extract copper?
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Can phytomining be used to extract copper?

Yes


How do you extract copper from a low grade ore?

Through bioleaching, thermal decomposition, displacement, phytomining & electrolysis.


Why has phytomining been used to produce gold nickel and copper but is only rarely used to produce zinc and lead?

this question came up in the AQA chemistry text book and in some exam style questions. so the answer is: Phytomining is used to produce gold nickel and copper because they are found in low grade ores the main reason is that gold, nickel and copper are below carbon in the reactivity series which means they are found in native state. (sometimes copper can be found in low grade ores) but phytomining is used rarely to produce zinc and lead is because they are more reactive than gold nickel and copper. this is why phytomining been used to produce gold nickel and copper but is only rarely used to produce zinc and lead.


What is bornite used for?

It is used to extract copper.


How is copper extracted by phytomining?

by getting a plant and using it to get the metal closer to the surface


What is ment by phytomining?

Phytomining basically means in order to reduce metal contamination and that the metal is economically expenisve or useful in some way to extract it would amend their soil with phytoaccumulating plants.


How is copper extracted from phytomining?

When a plant grows it can absorb metal compounds. So when the tree has grown the plant is burnt and the copper is extracted.


What organisms are used in phytomining?

porn


What are the raw materials used to extract copper?

kangaroo valley


What is used in phytomining to remove copper compound from the land?

Willow has been suggested; please see the first link. For other possibilities please see the second link.


Where do you extract copper?

Copper Ore.


How do you extract copper by smelting?

copper is extracted by smelting by taking the copper out and melting it down.