Fractal kinetic model for heap leaching of uranium ore

By using fractal dimensions of the full particle size distribution instead of average particle size, the analytical models describing heap leaching of uranium ore which were presented by Mellado et al, were improved. Meanwhile, the relationships between the model parameters of the fractal kinetic model for heap leaching of uranium ore and the fractal dimension of uranium ore were determined by column leaching experiments, and then a fractal kinetic model for heap leaching of uranium ore was established, and was further verified by column leaching experiments. The result shows that the fractal kinetic model can well reflect the law of uranium metal leaching of heap leaching of uranium ore. (authors)