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Hydrofluoric and sulphuric acid leaching of tantalite.

Authors :
Davidson C.F.
Processing of complex ores Halifax, Nova Scotia 20-Aug-8924-Aug-89
Crane S.R.
Davidson C.F.
Processing of complex ores Halifax, Nova Scotia 20-Aug-8924-Aug-89
Crane S.R.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Sulphuric acid increases the extraction of tantalum from tantalite concentrates when using hydrofluoric acid. The maximum extraction of Ta from tantalite using HF was about 50%, but adding 35% H2SO4 increased extraction to 95% at 60 degrees C. When leaching tantalite with a mixture of HF/H2SO4, higher temperatures and H2SO4 concentrations are needed for good extractions. Lowering either reduces extraction dramatically.<br />Sulphuric acid increases the extraction of tantalum from tantalite concentrates when using hydrofluoric acid. The maximum extraction of Ta from tantalite using HF was about 50%, but adding 35% H2SO4 increased extraction to 95% at 60 degrees C. When leaching tantalite with a mixture of HF/H2SO4, higher temperatures and H2SO4 concentrations are needed for good extractions. Lowering either reduces extraction dramatically.

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Database :
OAIster
Notes :
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Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1309210547
Document Type :
Electronic Resource