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Research and analysis services

We can offer a broad spectrum of research and testwork services, ranging from process and equipment development to consultative research.

Comprehensive research services from a single source – ranging from laboratory analyses and computer models to actual pilot scale process runs - bring savings to the customers. Outotec's research activities cover:

  • Evaluation of ore deposits and metallurgical ore types
  • Tests with customers feed materials
  • Demonstration of technology’s availability
  • Process evaluation and optimization
  • Optimisation of operating window
  • Improvement of proprietary and licensed processes
  • Development of design and scale up criteria for new raw materials, plant scales or product requirements
  • Development of new extraction processes

We have fully equipped laboratory facilities to carry out supporting research services, such as

  • materials selection
  • analytical chemistry
  • fluid dynamics, including modeling and simulation

The state of the art laboratories are constantly improved and developed to guarantee outstanding research quality and accuracy.

Resources to match demanding research

The versatile physical and intellectual resources available enable our clients to save on investments in research facilities. The research activities can focus on single case studies or on large multi-discipline research programs.

We have a highly trained research staff of 200 experts at two research centers with in-depth expertise of metals extraction. Research is thus very cost-effective. Clients can be assured of getting true value for their research investment.

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Information services

Furthermore, our information services enable customers to get fast answers to a wide range of metallurgical questions discussed in scientific literature.

For additional information please contact your closest Outotec office, or

Information service

research(at)outotec.com