Research Article

Statistical Evaluation and Optimization of Factors Affecting the Leaching Performance of Copper Flotation Waste

Table 3

Design matrix of the 23 full factorial design.

Run no.pHStirring time (min)Temperature (°C)Average concentration of leached copper (mg/L)

13 (−1)5 (−1)20 (−1)221.00
29 (+1)5 (−1)20 (−1)146.95
33 (−1)150 (+1)20 (−1)209.90
49 (+1)150 (+1)20 (−1)132.20
53 (−1)5 (−1)60 (+1)191.00
69 (+1)5 (−1)60 (+1)133.70
73 (−1)150 (+1)60 (+1)228.75
89 (+1)150 (+1)60 (+1)216.4
96 (0)77.5 (0)40 (0)129.00
106 (0)77.5 (0)40 (0)180.00
116 (0)77.5 (0)40 (0)145.00