Quantitative leaching of nickel from jarosite using sulphuric acid

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Abstract

This paper deals with the extraction of nickel from jarosite precipitates. Nickel loss to these precipitates is mainly by entrainment and coprecipitation. Nickel is hazardous to the environment. In this study, an attempt has been made to extract nickel entrained in jarosite precipitates produced at Implats Base Metal Refineries. The leaching efficiency of nickel was 59% at 30°C. The acid concentration of 0.5 - 1M, pulp density of 10%, leaching time of 21/2 hours was found to be optimum. High concentrations of acid and high temperatures could break the jarosite structure and release more Fe into the solution which will adversely affect the following precipitation process. The reaction is diffusion independent.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication23rd International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey, IMCET 2013
PublisherChamber of Mining Engineers of Turkey
Pages1377-1384
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781632662989
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event23rd International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey, IMCET 2013 - Antalya, Turkey
Duration: 16 Apr 201319 Apr 2013

Publication series

Name23rd International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey, IMCET 2013
Volume2

Conference

Conference23rd International Mining Congress and Exhibition of Turkey, IMCET 2013
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityAntalya
Period16/04/1319/04/13

Keywords

  • Jarosite precipitates
  • Leaching
  • Nickel
  • Waste and effluent

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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