Research Article

Application of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for Simultaneous Optimization of Kinetic Parameters Affecting Gold Leaching in Thiosulfate Based Media: A Statistical Approach

Table 2

Kinetic leaching parameters.

Kinetic parametersRange

Temperature (°C)25–45
Time (hour)1–5
Thiosulphate concentration (mol.L−1)0.5–2.5
Ammonia concentration (mol.L−1)1–3
Copper concentration (mol.L−1)0.001–0.003