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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Heap leach Heap leach The term 'Heap leach' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A method of extracting uranium from ore using a leaching solution. Small ore pieces are placed in a heap on an impervious material (plastic, clay, asphalt) with perforated pipes under the heap. Acidic solution is then sprayed over the ore, dissolving the uranium. The solution in the pipes is collected and transferred to an ion-exchange system for concentration of the uranium. '. Previous 5 Terms: Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System Healthcare Financial Management Association Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Codes Healthy Meals for Healthy Americans Act of 1994 Heap Next 5 Terms: Heap leach solutions Hearing Heat Advisory heat balance Heat content About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.