Home History Technology Applications Benefits Users Contact Semtech OPC Benefits Increased blister yield. + 20% demonstrated For Cu/Ni/PGM: Avoid overoxidation (spinel and NiO formation), increased first pass of PGMs and Co. Improved revert balance. +90tpd and +10 000tpy demonstrated Perfect slags. 1-2%Cu and minimized magnetite content All Fe scheduled to fayalite slag in first pass. Minimum Fe to copper making step, minimum amount of oxide slag produced Full converter volume throughout the brick campaign. Easier/quicker rebrick. No foaming incidents, free blowing converter Less brick wear and less problems with blocked tuyères Consistent operation. Independent of individual operators Much reduced time to introduce new operators View mobile version