Study of Low-Grade Nickel Laterite Processing Using Palm Shell Charcoal as Reductant

2020 ◽  
Vol 1000 ◽  
pp. 436-446
Author(s):  
Bambang Suharno ◽  
Nolzha Primadha Ilman ◽  
Achmad Shofi ◽  
Deni Ferdian ◽  
Fajar Nurjaman
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Sulfate ◽  
Selective Reduction ◽  
Reduction Process ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Palm Shell ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Nickel Grade

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of palm shell charcoal reductant in the selective reduction of nickel ore with the addition of additive at various temperatures and times. In this present work, 10 wt. % of sodium sulfate as additive and 5, 10, 15 wt. % of palm shell charcoal as reductants were used. The reduction of nickel ore was performed at 950oC, 1050oC, and 1150oC for 60, 90, and 120 minutes. A wet magnetic separation method was then carried out to separate the concentrates and tailings. Characterization of reduced ore was performed by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), while the composition of ferronickel in concentrate was identified by X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF). The result showed that the higher temperature reduction, the higher of nickel grade, and its recovery at the concentrate. Nevertheless, the longer reduction time and the more reductant in nickel ore lowering the nickel grade and its recovery in the concentrate. The optimum condition in this selective reduction process was obtained with the addition of 5 wt. % of reductant and 10 wt. % of sodium sulfate in nickel ore, which was reduced at 1150oC for 60 minutes. It resulted in 4.60% and 73.23% for nickel grade and its recovery, respectively.

scholarly journals Extraction of Phosphorous from a Phosphorous-Containing Vanadium Titano-Magnetite Tailings by Direct Flotation

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junhui Xiao ◽  
Chao Chen ◽  
Wei Ding ◽  
Yang Peng ◽  
Tao Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Paraffin Wax ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Flotation Process ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Pine Oil ◽  
Flotation Concentration ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this study, there is 1.42% P2O5 in the P-containing V-Ti magnetite tailings in Miyi Region of China, with the valuable minerals mainly including apatite, and aluminosilicate minerals as the main gangue components. The direction flotation process was used to recover phosphorous from the low-grade phosphorous-bearing V-Ti magnetite tailings. The results showed that an optimized phosphorous concentrate with a P2O5 grade of 31.35% and P2O5 recovery of 88.02% was obtained by flotation process of one roughing, three scavengings, and three cleanings under roughing conditions, which employed pulp pH of 9, grinding fineness of <0.039 mm occupying 90%, flotation concentration of 25%, and dosages of carboxymethylcellulose, oxidized paraffin wax soap, and pine oil of 400 g/t, 300 g/t, and 20 g/t, respectively. Optimized one scavenging, two scavenging, and three scavenging conditions used a pulp pH of 9, and dosages of carboxymethylcellulose, oxidized paraffin wax soap, and pine oil of 200 g/t, 150 g/t, 10 g/t; 100 g/t, 75 g/t, and 5 g/t; and 100 g/t, 75 g/t, and 5 g/t, respectively. Optimized one cleaning, two cleaning, and three cleaning condition dosages of carboxymethylcellulose of 100 g/t, 50 g/t, and 25 g/t, respectively. Study of analysis and characterization of phosphorous concentrate by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) show that most gangue minerals enter the flotation tailings, the main minerals in phosphorous concentrate are apatite, olivine, and feldspar.

scholarly journals Characterization of Ni-Cd Nanostructured System Obtained by Chemical Reduction of Salts

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 275 ◽  
Author(s):  
V.M. Pugachev ◽  
Yu.A. Zaharov ◽  
A.S. Valnyukova ◽  
V.G. Dodonov
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Reduction ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Reduction Process ◽  
Metal Powders ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Fcc Lattice ◽  
High Alkalinity

<p>The process of obtaining of highly dispersed metal powders of Ni-Cd system by reduction of their salts by hydrazine in aqueous medium at high alkalinity was investigated. The possibility of production metal powders containing up to 50 mol% of cadmium is established and conditions for their synthesis are optimized. Phase composition, structural parameters, dispersity of solid products during the reduction process were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and SAXS. The formation of metal solid solutions with FCC lattice contradicts to the known phase diagram for Ni-Cd and may be explained by increasing the energy of the particles in the nanostate. The formation of intermetallide NiCd<sub>5</sub> in the studied compositions area is caused by sequential character of reduction process; as a result the metal product on the initial stage of reduction is significantly enriched with cadmium.</p>

scholarly journals Effect of Process Parameter Optimization in Reducing Sintering Temperature in the Synthesis and Characterization of Ba(Zn1/3Nb2/3)O3

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K. Bajpai ◽  
K. N. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Perovskite Phase ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Lattice Constants ◽  
Microwave Dielectric ◽  
Pure Perovskite Phase ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Ac Conduction

Controlling the cooling rate during calcination and sintering, phase pure perovskite Ba(Zn1/3Nb2/3)O3 has been prepared by simple solid state reaction route with density >93% at relatively low sintering of 1175°C making it compatible for microwave dielectric applications. The samples are characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis and scanning electron microscopy. The X-ray diffraction shows pure perovskite phase with cubic structure. The lattice constants were obtained a = 4.1032 Å. Detailed studies of ε′ and ε′′ show that the compound exhibits dielectric anomaly at 430°C. Material shows distributed relaxation at higher temperature. Impedance analysis revealed that the impedance is mainly due to the grains. AC conduction activation energies are estimated from Arrhenius plots, and conduction mechanism is discussed.

Squeezing out and Characterization of Silicon from Sand by Mg-Thermite Reduction Process

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Shoriful Islam ◽  
M. A. Sattar ◽  
M. A. Halim ◽  
Md. Asadul Hoque ◽  
Abdul Quader ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Silicon Content ◽  
Chemical Nature ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Reduction Process ◽  
Environmentally Benign ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Padma River

Background: Sand is one of the efficient sources of Silicon. We get quite easily the plethora of sand from the river side, Bangladesh. Utilization of the superfluous sand can be assisted to enhance our economy. Methods: In this work, silicon is extracted from sand by metal–thermite reduction process and the sample of sand is collected from padma river Rajshahi, Bangladesh. The process is environmentally benign and low cost. The reduction of the sand was performed with Mg powder, and purification was done by leaching out with HCl and HF. We have studied the structural properties, chemical nature and physical morphology. Results and conclusion: X-ray Diffraction (XRD) confirmed that the presence of elemental Si in the samples produced by Mg-thermite reduction process and the particle size was found 25.72±1.3 nm in an average. Surface morphology has been studied using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and the particle size seemed around 30 to 40 nm which was comparable to the obtained particle size from XRD. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) showed the presence of Si-Si bonding in the investigating materials. The chemical nature of the sand has been studied by X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysis. Silicon content of sand was found about maximum 80%.

Preparation and Characterization of CaSiO3-Ca3(PO4)2 Composite Bioceramics

2007 ◽  
Vol 330-332 ◽  
pp. 451-454
Author(s):  
Si Yu Ni ◽  
Jiang Chang ◽  
Kai Li Lin ◽  
Wan Yin Zhai
Keyword(s):  
Body Fluid ◽  
Degradation Rate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Buffer Solution ◽  
Composite Surface ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Higher Temperature

In this study, CaSiO3 (CS)/Ca3(PO4)2 (TCP) composites with 50% CS and 50% TCP sintered at different temperatures (1100oC, 1200oC and 1300oC) were prepared. The formation of bone-like apatite on CS-TCP composites was investigated by soaking the ceramics in simulated body fluid (SBF), and the presence of bone-like apatite layer on the composite surface after soaking in SBF was determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The results showed that the bone-like apatite was formed on all the CS-TCP composites sintered at different temperatures after 7 days of immersion. In addition, the degradation of CS-TCP composites prepared at different temperatures was evaluated by measurement of weight loss of the ceramics in Tris-HCl buffer solution at 37oC, and the results showed that there was no difference in degradation rate between the samples. In vitro cell experiments indicated that the osteoblasts proliferated faster on the CS-TCP ceramics sintered at higher temperature, and cells on the CS-TCP ceramics sintered at 1300oC showed highest proliferation rate. These results provide valuable information for designing CS-TCP composite bioceramics for bone regeneration applications.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF ADDITIVES AND REDUCTORS IN SELECTIVE REDUCTION PROCESS OF LATERITE NICKEL ORE

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Fajar Nurjaman ◽  
Anis Sa'adah ◽  
Achmad Shofi ◽  
Wuri Apriyana ◽  
Bambang Suharno
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Separation ◽  
Sodium Sulfate ◽  
Selective Reduction ◽  
Reduction Process ◽  
Palm Shell ◽  
Effect Of Additives ◽  
Anthracite Coal ◽  
Concentrate Level

THE EFFECT OF ADDITIVES AND REDUCTORS IN SELECTIVE REDUCTION PROCESS OF LATERITE NICKEL ORE. Selective reduction of laterite nickel ore followed by magnetic separation was carried out to produce ferronickel products. The effect of adding additives and reductor types in the selective reduction process was studied in this study. Reductors used were anthracite coal and palm shell charcoal with variations of 5 to 15% by weight, while the additive used was sodium sulfate (Na2SO4). The reduction process was carried out at temperatures of 950 ºC, 1050 ºC and 1150 ºC for 60 minutes. The addition of 10% sodium sulfate additives by weight in the reduction process of laterite nickel ore produced higher concentrations of nickel as 6.09%, compared to no additives, i.e. 2.45%. The addition of reductors in the selective reduction process of laterite nickel ore shows that the higher the amount of reductors causes a decrease in the concentrate level of nickel. Furhtermore, the type of reductors used shows that the concentrate from the reduction result using anthracite coal reductor produces higher level of nickel and lower level of iron compared to the use of palm shell charcoal reductor.

scholarly journals Selective Reduction of High Alumina-Lateritic Nickel Ore (0.5 Ni-44Fe-16Al2O3)

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-138
Author(s):  
Fajar Nurjaman ◽  
Wahyuningsih Wahyuningsih ◽  
Pulung Karo Karo ◽  
Ediman Ginting ◽  
Achmad Shofi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Selective Reduction ◽  
Reduction Process ◽  
Holding Time ◽  
High Alumina ◽  
Reduction Temperature ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Optimal Process ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Lateritic Nickel ◽  
Iron Grade

In this present study, the effect of reductant dosage, temperature and holding time on selective reduction process of high alumina-lateritic nickel ore have been investigated clearly. The lateritic nickel ore was reduced with 5 until 15 wt. % anthracite and 10 wt. % sodium sulfate at reduction temperature of 950ºC, 1050ºC and 1150°C for 60, 90, and 120 minutes. Magnetic separation process was then conducted to separate the concentrate and tailing. The analysis of reduced nickel ore is performed by the Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffraction, and Secondary Electron Microscopy. The optimal process resulted from the reduction of nickel ore with 10 wt. % anthracite at the temperature of 1050°C for 120 minutes which resulted in 0.84% nickel in concentrate. The troilite was not found in reduced ore. The iron grade increased along the increased of reduction temperature. The longer of holding time in selective reduction process increased the nickel grade but it decreased the iron grade.

Characterization of Laterites by X-Ray Techniques

1978 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 65-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Chandra ◽  
C. O. Ruud ◽  
C. S. Barrett ◽  
R. E. Siemens
Keyword(s):  
Material Handling ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Critical Metals ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Joint Study ◽  
Individual Particles ◽  
Sem Analyses

To assure an adequate supply of such critical metals as nickel and chromium, extraction procedures must be developed to process low grade domestic sources. In optimizing these procedures it is essential to use suitable analytical procedures to characterize the materials, identify phase transformations, and determine metal and mineral association of the critical metallic elements through all stages of the process. Evaluation of complex sources such as laterites requires special material handling techniques coupled with X-ray diffraction and with optical and SEM analyses of many individual particles. A joint study by the Bureau of Mines and the Denver Research Institute using these procedures has resulted in optimizing a new modification of an extraction process.

Leached Residue Characterization of Manganese-Bamboo Saw Dust Blend: An X-Ray Diffraction Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 1087 ◽  
pp. 370-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhaina Ismail ◽  
Hashim Hussin ◽  
Syed Fuad Saiyid Hashim ◽  
Norazharuddin Shah Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Diffraction Study ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Reducing Agent ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Saw Dust ◽  
Leaching Reaction

Manganese-bamboo sawdust leached residue (MBLR) is characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of leaching reaction time on the MBLR. The initial solids of low grade manganese (LGMO) ore and bamboo sawdust (BSD) as reducing agent, as well as the leach residues, were characterized. XRD analysis showed that the pyrolusite peak has not been found in the LGMO leached residue and the peak corresponding to quartz and goethite has diminished, compared to XRD peaks of initial LGMO. The calculated crystallinity of the BSD residue has decreased from 56.12% to 52.65%. This indicated that the crystalline portion of cellulose was readily hydrolyzed during the leaching process.

The Use of Advanced Analytical Techniques for Characterization of the Chemical, Physical, and Crystallographic Nature of a Surface

1973 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 132-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. E. Herfert
Keyword(s):  
Surface Characterization ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Depth Of Penetration ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Past ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Scanning Electron

Studies of the nature of a surface, either metallic or nonmetallic, in the past, have been limited to the instrumentation available for these measurements. In the past, optical microscopy, replica transmission electron microscopy, electron or X-ray diffraction and optical or X-ray spectroscopy have provided the means of surface characterization. Actually, some of these techniques are not purely surface; the depth of penetration may be a few thousands of an inch. Within the last five years, instrumentation has been made available which now makes it practical for use to study the outer few 100A of layers and characterize it completely from a chemical, physical, and crystallographic standpoint. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) provides a means of viewing the surface of a material in situ to magnifications as high as 250,000X.

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