Abstract:
The practice of hydro and electrometallurgy in India is relatively new. Aluminium and zinc industries are among the the major non-ferrous metals industries adopting this technique in India. India also has a sizable nuclear metals industry, and titanium industry based on hydrometallurgical practice. Several research organisations in the country work on various aspects of hydrometallurgy and have established a reputation in handling difficult hydro and electrometallurgical problems. The paper briefly gives an overview of the activities in Indian industries and research organisations involved in the area of hydrometallurgy.