Preconcentration of rare earth elements from Iranian monazite ore by spiral separator using multi-response optimization method

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Reza Khanchi ◽  
Hassan Sedighi ◽  
Sheida Ansar ◽  
Javad Fasihi
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Rare Earth Elements ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Response Optimization ◽  
Monazite Ore

Incorporation of Indigenous Microorganisms Increases Leaching Rates of Rare Earth Elements from Western Australian Monazite

2017 ◽  
Vol 262 ◽  
pp. 294-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa K. Corbett ◽  
Jacques J. Eksteen ◽  
Xi Zhi Niu ◽  
Elizabeth L.J. Watkin
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Rare Earth Elements ◽  
Phosphorus Limitation ◽  
Insoluble Phosphate ◽  
The Media ◽  
Abiotic Controls ◽  
Phosphate Solubilizing ◽  
Monazite Ore ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Western Australian

A large number of microbial species commonly called phosphate solubilizing microorganisms (PSMs) are efficient at converting insoluble phosphate to soluble forms to prevent phosphorus limitation. This study examined the impact that PSMs had on a sterile and non-sterile monazite source and determined that they could be applied for bioleaching purposes to recover rare earth elements (REEs). On sterile monazite, Penicillum sp. released a total REE concentration of 12.32 mg L-1 after incubation for 8 days, however, this doubled when inoculated on to non-sterile ore (23.7 mg L-1). Similar results were recorded with Enterobacter aerogenes, Pantoea agglomerans and Pseudomonas putida. Abiotic controls leached a total REE level of 0.65 mg L-1. Examination of the leachate by HPLC identified several low molecular weight organic acids that corresponded with decreases in the media pH. The presence of a native consortia from the monazite ore combined with a known PSMs was more effective at leaching REEs from the monazite matrix than a single isolates or by the native population alone.

Flame spectra of the rare-earth elements*

1962 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1127-1153
Author(s):  
V FASSEL ◽  
R CURRY ◽  
R KNISELEY
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Rare Earth Elements ◽  
The Rare Earth

ESTIMATION OF THE ABUNDANCE AND DISTRIBUTION OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS IN SOIL AROUND KADUNA REFINING AND PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY USING NUCLEAR TECHNIQUE

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 599-604
Author(s):  
Michael A. Onoja ◽  
P. H. Bukar ◽  
C. U. Omeje ◽  
A. M. Adamu
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Rare Earth Elements ◽  
Nuclear Technique ◽  
Flood Plains ◽  
Economic Exploitation ◽  
Rare Elements ◽  
Petrochemical Company ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Abundance And Distribution ◽  
Natural Pattern

Instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) technique was used to investigate the abundance and distribution of rare earth elements (REE) in soil around Kaduna Refinery. The aim of the study is to assess the rare elements potential of Nigeria for economic exploitation. Five REEs (La, Dy, Eu, Yb, and Lu) were detected in varying concentrations ranging from a minimum of 0.6 µg/g (Lu) to a maximum of 249.0 µg/g (La). The elements existed with trends consistent with the natural pattern of REEs in soil, showing significant Eu and Dy anomalies which characterize upper plains and flood plains. The levels of REEs in soil in the study area were generally slightly above background levels, with minimal (La, Dy, and Eu), moderate (Yb), and significant (Lu) enrichments and trending: Lu ˃Yb ˃ Eu ˃ Dy ˃ La. The abundance of the REEs investigated cannot establish a potential of Nigeria for economic exploitation of the mineral, hence, rare earth project in the study area is not viable at the moment.

Sc, Y, La-Lu Rare Earth Elements

1986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingeborg Hinz ◽  
Peter Kuhn ◽  
Ursula Vetter ◽  
Eberhard Warkentin
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Rare Earth Elements

Sc, Y, La-Lu, Rare Earth Elements

1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiltrud Hein ◽  
Claus Koeppel ◽  
Ursula Vetter ◽  
Eberhard Warkentin
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Rare Earth Elements
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