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Data set: High Nickel Matte Production ; Nickel-Copper Mixed Concentrates ; Pyrometallurgy ; Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Ore in Xinjiang Province (01.00.005)

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Full name High Nickel Matte Production ; Nickel-Copper Mixed Concentrates ; Pyrometallurgy ; Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Ore in Xinjiang Province

Location GS-CN

Reference year 2018

Valid until

Reference flow(s) Nickel matte - 1000.0 * 1.0 kg (Mass)

Type Unit process, single operation

Parameterized? no

LCIA results included? no

Category Materials production / Metals and semimetals

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Use advice for data set When integrating this dataset into a Life Cycle Assessment, special consideration should be given to the geographic specificity of the nickel-copper-cobalt ore originating from Xinjiang Province, as the environmental impacts may differ significantly from other regions. Users should also consider the upstream impacts of mining and concentration, as well as the downstream effects on recycling and waste treatment associated with this production process. Exclusion criteria must be defined clearly to avoid double-counting, especially when considering the potential for closed-loop recycling within the nickel industry.

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General comment The system boundary of the electrolytic nickel production was established via a cradle-to-gate approach. Three stages, namely, the mining and beneficiation stages, the pyrometallurgical stage, and the refining stage, were investigated.

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Completeness of product model No statement

Reviews Dependent internal review by Tiangong LCI Data Working Group

License and access conditions Copyright no License type Free of charge for all users and uses

Owner of data set Tiangong LCI Data Working Group

Technical purpose The high nickel matte production process described involves the utilization of nickel-copper mixed concentrates through pyrometallurgical methods. This high-grade nickel product is primarily used in the manufacturing of stainless steel, rechargeable batteries, and special alloys. It plays a critical role in the production of materials that demand corrosion resistance and high-temperature performance.

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Data set version 01.00.005

Time stamp (last saved) 2024-05-08T17:40:50+08:00

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