Copper Slag - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Copper slag, or fayalite slag, is a by-product obtained during the matte smelting, converting and refining of copper (Fig. 7.11). 54,59 It has been estimated that for every tonne of copper produced, about 2.2 tonnes of slag is generated, 60 as a consequence of the relatively low grades of copper concentrates now available.