solution obtained from the treatment (scrubbing and cooling) of the SO2 containing gases from copper production processes. The solution can be used to produce gypsum or as a leaching agent, or can be thermally decomposed. It consists mainly of sulfuric acid and copper sulphate, and may contain other non ferrous metal compounds. Synonyms are weak acid, dilute acid, or bleed.
synonyms: sulfuric acid, waste gas washing, copper smelting; 922-670-1;