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To produce 14.77 kg of 85% pure copper sulfate from 100 kg of raw material containing 5% copper, approximately 7.72 kg of sulfuric acid is required. The calculation involves determining the mass and moles of copper, copper sulfate, and sulfuric acid based on stoichiometric relationships. Important considerations include potential excess acid usage, reaction conditions, material loss, and by-product management.

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To produce 14.77 kg of 85% pure copper sulfate from 100 kg of raw material containing 5% copper, approximately 7.72 kg of sulfuric acid is required. The calculation involves determining the mass and moles of copper, copper sulfate, and sulfuric acid based on stoichiometric relationships. Important considerations include potential excess acid usage, reaction conditions, material loss, and by-product management.

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figure out the calculation of how much sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) requirement to produce 85% pure

copper sulfate (CuSO₄) in final product from a 5% pure copper in raw material. We'll use a
material balance and stochiometry balance approach
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Okay, let's break down this problem step-by-step using a material balance and stoichiometry
approach. This is a classic chemical engineering problem!

Understanding the Reactions

First, we need to understand the basic chemical reaction that occurs when copper reacts with
sulfuric acid. The relevant reaction is:

Cu + H₂SO₄ → CuSO₄ + H₂

This reaction indicates that one mole of copper (Cu) reacts with one mole of sulfuric acid
(H₂SO₄) to produce one mole of copper sulfate (CuSO₄) and one mole of hydrogen gas (H₂).

Steps in our Calculation

1. Define a Basis: We'll start with a basis of 100 kg of the raw material with 5% copper.
This makes calculations easier.
2. Calculate Copper Mass: Determine the mass of copper in the raw material.
3. Calculate Moles of Copper: Convert the mass of copper to moles using its molar mass.
4. Determine Moles of CuSO₄ Required: Based on stoichiometry, moles of copper react
to produce moles of copper sulfate.
5. Calculate Mass of Pure CuSO₄: Convert moles of copper sulfate to grams using its
molar mass.
6. Calculate Required Mass of 85% CuSO₄: Calculate the actual final mass of the copper
sulfate product including the 15% impurities.
7. Calculate Moles of H₂SO₄ Required: Based on the reaction stoichiometry, calculate the
moles of sulfuric acid needed.
8. Calculate Mass of H₂SO₄ Required: Convert moles of sulfuric acid to mass using its
molar mass.

Let's Do the Math

1. Basis: 100 kg of raw material

2. Mass of Copper:

 Copper in raw material = 100 kg * 5% = 5 kg of Cu

3. Moles of Copper:
* Molar mass of Cu = 63.55 g/mol
* Moles of Cu = (5000 g) / (63.55 g/mol ) = 78.67 moles of Cu
4. Moles of CuSO₄ Required:
* From the reaction, 1 mole of Cu produces 1 mole of CuSO₄.
* Therefore, we need 78.67 moles of CuSO₄.

5. Mass of Pure CuSO₄:


* Molar mass of CuSO₄ = 159.61 g/mol
* Mass of pure CuSO₄ = 78.67 moles * 159.61 g/mol = 12,556.62 g = 12.556 kg.

6. Mass of 85% CuSO₄ Product:


* If the purity is 85%, the pure CuSO₄ mass represents 85% of the total product.
* Total mass of 85% CuSO₄ = 12.556 kg / 0.85 = 14.77 kg.

7. Moles of H₂SO₄ Required:


* From the balanced equation, 1 mole of Cu reacts with 1 mole of H₂SO₄
* Therefore, moles of H₂SO₄ = 78.67 moles of H₂SO₄

8. Mass of H₂SO₄ Required:


* Molar mass of H₂SO₄ = 98.08 g/mol
* Mass of H₂SO₄ = 78.67 moles * 98.08 g/mol = 7716.23 g = 7.72 kg

Summary of Results (per 100 kg raw material)

 Amount of Copper in raw material: 5 kg


 Moles of Copper: 78.67 moles
 Moles of CuSO₄ Produced: 78.67 moles
 Mass of pure CuSO₄ Produced: 12.556 kg
 Mass of 85% CuSO₄ Produced: 14.77 kg
 Moles of H₂SO₄ Required: 78.67 moles
 Mass of H₂SO₄ Required: 7.72 kg

Conclusion

To produce 14.77 kg of 85% pure copper sulfate from 100 kg of raw material containing 5%
copper, you would need approximately 7.72 kg of pure sulfuric acid.

Important Considerations

 Excess Acid: In practice, you might use a slight excess of sulfuric acid to ensure the
reaction goes to completion.
 Reaction Conditions: The actual yield and reaction rate will depend on temperature,
pressure, and other reaction conditions. This calculation assumes 100% reaction
efficiency.
 Material Loss: There is a possibility of losing materials during the production, which is
not included in the calculation.
 By-Products: We haven't considered handling the hydrogen gas, which is also a by-
product of the reaction and needs to be dealt with safely.

Let me know if you'd like to explore any of these aspects further, or have a similar problem you
need to tackle!

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