Research Article

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

Table 7

Design matrix of the Box-Behnken design.

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

13 (−1)5 (−1)40 (0)121.80
29 (+1)5 (−1)40 (0)79.90
33 (−1)150 (+1)40 (0)224.85
49 (+1)150 (+1)40 (0)191.00
53 (−1)77.5 (0)20 (−1)213.30
69 (+1)77.5 (0)20 (−1)208.40
73 (−1)77.5 (0)60 (+1)201.40
89 (+1)77.5 (0)60 (+1)168.00
96 (0)5 (−1)20 (−1)162.45
106 (0)150 (+1)20 (−1)162.50
116 (0)5 (−1)60 (+1)165.90
126 (0)150 (+1)60 (+1)212.20
136 (0)77.5 (0)40 (0)129.00
146 (0)77.5 (0)40 (0)180.00
156 (0)77.5 (0)40 (0)145.00