INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF HYDROMETALLURGY

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  • DURATION
    12 WEEKS
  • SUBJECT AREA
    Innovation Critical Metals and Minerals
  • COURSE LEVEL
    Second Cycle
  • CREDITS
    0.0 HP
  • INSTITUTION
    REEDEAM
  • STUDY TYPE
    Distance
  • START DATE
    2025-11-03
  • END DATE
    2026-01-23

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Hydrometallurgy is vital for the green transition and the growing production and need for critical metals. In hydrometallurgy, metals are produced with the help of liquids instead of high temperatures, this approach requires less energy and can be used on complex materials.

The course provides knowledge about hydrometallurgical processes used for the extraction and recovery of metals from various primary and secondary raw materials. It focuses on the theory behind unit operations such as leaching, separation, and metal recovery, as well as environmental management of waste products. The content is delivered through online-accessible lectures, interactive seminars, guest lectures, and laboratory exercises. Through quizzes, assignments, and presentations, students are trained to apply theoretical principles and understand the technological environmental challenges in the field. The course is designed to enable studies besides daily work.

Study hours
Hydrometallurgy is vital for the green transition and the growing production and need for critical metals. In hydrometallurgy, metals are produced with the help of liquids instead of high temperatures, this approach requires less energy and can be used on complex materials.

The course provides knowledge about hydrometallurgical processes used for the extraction and recovery of metals from various primary and secondary raw materials. It focuses on the theory behind unit operations such as leaching, separation, and metal recovery, as well as environmental management of waste products. The content is delivered through online-accessible lectures, interactive seminars, guest lectures, and laboratory exercises. Through quizzes, assignments, and presentations, students are trained to apply theoretical principles and understand the technological environmental challenges in the field. The course is designed to enable studies besides daily work.

Seminars
Seminar lab: December 10th 2025 at 16:00-18:00

Seminar assignments: January 14th 2026 at 16:00-18:00

Entry reqirements
180 credits in science/technology, including a basic course in chemistry of 7.5 credits (e.g. Chemical Principles, K0016K). Good knowledge of English, equivalent to English 6 or equivalent real competence gained through practical experience.

Target group
Professionals in industry, academia or institute, everyone that fulfills the criteria is welcome but the course is created for further education.

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