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Process for recovery of alumina using tricalcium aluminate

A technology of tricalcium aluminate and alumina, applied in the preparation of alkali metal aluminate/alumina/aluminum hydroxide, chemical instruments and methods, aluminum compounds, etc., can solve the options and limitations that affect greenhouse gas emissions And other issues

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-04-15
WORSLEY ALUMINA PTY LTD
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At this time, there are limitations on the options available to influence the emissions of greenhouse gases produced during firing

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Embodiment 1

[0083] Example 1: TCA is converted to calcite

[0084] Synthetic TCA was produced in the laboratory and reacted with 60 g / L of sodium carbonate (Na 2 CO 3 ) reaction to compare the kinetics of the reaction and the degree of conversion of TCA to calcite.

[0085] When testing with RWB, samples were taken at intervals of 5, 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 300 minutes, 24, 30, 48, 54 hours using 20 mL syringes. These samples were filtered, cooled, and analyzed using titration to determine 'A', 'C', and 'S' concentrations. After 54 hours, the remaining mixture was removed from the RWB and filtered. The filtrate was collected and the solid was washed in ice-cold DI water before being studied as a wet sample on XRD.

[0086] When using an autoclave (AC) for the test, add 1000 mL of 60 g / L Na to the AC 2 CO 3 , then sealed and equilibrated to 60°C. 73.09 g of synthetic TCA was added to the AC and then resealed. Samples were taken at the same intervals as given above ...

Embodiment 2

[0088] Embodiment 2: matrix test

[0089] The matrix test was designed to demonstrate that the reaction temperature and the concentration of sodium carbonate ([Na 2 CO 3 ])Effect. The results of these experiments demonstrated that for a given [Na 2 CO 3 ], the conversion of TCA to calcite is more favorable at higher temperatures. And, at constant temperature, with the initial [Na 2 CO 3 ] (ie [S]) increase, the material Na 2 CO 3 Responsiveness increases, but C / S implementation decreases.

[0090] The matrix test procedure is given in Table 1 below.

[0091] Table 1: Matrix test conditions

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[0093] A total volume of 300 mL of each solution was added to a 500 mL polypropylene bottle and added to a water bath at each temperature. Once the vials equilibrated, TCA was added in various amounts. Samples were taken at various times and analyzed for 'A', 'C', and 'S' concentrations.

[0094] Kinetic test:

[0095] Kinetic experiments were designed to eval...

Embodiment 3

[0102] Embodiment 3: stirring effect

[0103] [NaL at 60°C and 40g / L 2 CO 3 ] The test procedure given in Example 2 was repeated to determine the effect of stirring (if any) on the kinetics of the reaction. It was determined that tests performed using a vigorously agitated autoclave were no faster than equivalent tests using a rotating water bath.

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Abstract

A process for recovering alumina values from a caustic aluminate solution is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of: a) introducing a source of carbon dioxide to the caustic aluminate solution in the presence of aluminium hydroxide seed crystals to form a first treated stream comprising carbonate ions in solution and aluminium hydroxide in solid form; b) subjecting the first treated stream of step a) to solid / liquid separation to recover alumina values in the form of aluminium hydroxide and produce a first clarified treated stream; and, c) mixing the first clarified treated stream of step b) with tricalcium aluminate to form a second treated stream comprising calcium carbonate in solid form, aluminate ions in solution, and hydroxyl ions in solution.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to the recovery of alumina value from caustic aluminate solutions using TCA. Background technique [0002] The Bayer process has been used for hundreds of years to recover alumina values ​​from bauxite ore. At the heart of the method is the following reversible equation, (1) for gibbsite and boehmite or diaspore minerals, respectively: [0003] [0004] [0005] A schematic flow chart showing the basic implementation of the conventional Bayer process is shown in FIG. 1 . The first blended bauxite is blended with a portion of the recycled spent liquor and subjected to grinding to reduce particle size. The resulting slurry is then treated via a process known as "desilication" or "slurry holding" to remove the soluble silica minerals present in the bauxite, typically in the form of insoluble sodium aluminosilicate . [0006] The desiliconized slurry is then mixed with the remaining spent liquor to extract the alumin...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): C01F7/00C01F7/04C01F7/08C01F7/142
CPCC01F7/142C01F11/18Y02P20/141
Inventor 埃里克·安托瓦妮特·约瑟夫·玛丽·博姆丹尼尔·马克·罗沃斯
Owner WORSLEY ALUMINA PTY LTD