This invention belongs to the field of hydrometallurgical technology, specifically disclosing an apparatus and method for semi-continuous alkaline pressure leaching of
tungsten minerals in two stages. The method includes:
grinding, primary
slurry preparation, primary pressure leaching, primary stage of classification and depressurization followed by
flash evaporation discharge, secondary
slurry preparation, secondary pressure leaching,
secondary stage of classification and depressurization followed by
flash evaporation discharge, and the secondary pressure leaching solution is returned to the primary
slurry preparation for recycling. This invention utilizes a
flash evaporation tank and
compressed air to assist in
discharge, reducing the low-pressure depressurization time from several hours to several minutes, achieving semi-
continuous operation; through secondary pressure leaching and secondary pressure leaching solution recycling, the total
tungsten leaching rate reaches over 99%, approximately 2 percentage points higher than existing single-stage leaching processes; simultaneously, both stages of leaching are completed using the same apparatus, eliminating the need for additional pressure leaching equipment. This invention is suitable for deep leaching of
scheelite and low-grade complex mixed
scheelite-black-white
tungsten ores, possessing the advantages of high efficiency, low consumption, and environmental friendliness.