Copper Hydrometallurgy & SX-EW Acid Control
Chile remains the world's leading copper producer. The Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning (SX-EW) circuits operate with concentrated sulfuric acid raffinate at elevated electrolyte temperatures (45°C to 65°C). Standard glass electrodes experience rapid gel dehydration and reference electrolyte depletion. Our high-temperature sensors incorporate pressurized gelled polymer electrolytes with double-junction diffusion barriers to maintain stability despite aggressive sulfate and chloride complexes.