摘要 |
A method to enhance the extraction of an element from an ore by subjecting t he element bearing material to a thermal shock. The thermal shock is sufficient to caus e 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 ma y then be processed in a conventional manner at a relatively higher yield, than would otherwise be the case.
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