Electomagnetic pyrolysis metallurgy

A method to enhance the extraction of an element from an ore includes subjecting the ore, or element bearing material to electromagnetic radiation to induce pyrolysis of the material. The residue of the pyrolysis may then be processed in a conventional manner to extract the element. The radiation used in the invention has a wavelength longer than microwave radiation, and is preferably 100 mm or longer. Preferably, radio waves are used as the radiation to effect pyrolysis.

Microwave thermal shock metallurgy

A method to enhance the extraction of an element from an ore by subjecting the element bearing material to a thermal shock. The thermal shock is sufficient to cause microfracturing of the material without significant change in the chemical structure, thereby reducing or essentially eliminating the refractory nature of the ore. The microfractured material may then be processed in a conventional manner at a relatively higher yield, than would otherwise be the case.

Electromagnetic pyrolysis metallurgy

A method to enhance the extraction of an element from an ore includes subjecting the ore, or element bearing material to electromagnetic radiation to induce pyrolysis of the material. The residue of the pyrolysis may then be processed in a conventional manner to extract the element. The radiation used in the invention has a wavelength longer than microwave radiation, and is preferably 100 mm or longer. Preferably, radio waves are used as the radiation to effect pyrolysis.

METALLURGY WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC PYROLYSIS

METALLURGY WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC PYROLYSIS

A method to enhance the extraction of an element from an ore includes subjecting the ore, or element bearing material to electromagnetic radiation to induce pyrolysis of the material. The residue of the pyrolysis may then be processed in a conventional manner to extract the element. The radiation used in the invention has a wavelength longer than microwave radiation, and is preferably 100 mm or longer. Preferably, radio waves are used as the radiation to effect pyrolysis.

Metallurgie mit elektromagnetischer pyrolyse