Separation and Purification of Ta and Nb from Ammonium Bifluoride Leachates Using Methyl Isobuthyl Ketone, 2-Octanol, and Aliquat® 336

IF 2.5 3区 材料科学 Q3 GREEN & SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
A. Shikika, F. A. Muvundja, M. C. Mugumaoderha, M. Aâtach, St. Gaydardzhiev
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Results from purification and separation of Ta and Nb from bifluoride-based leachates aiming to produce high-purity Ta and Nb oxides are reported. The leachates have been generated through ammonium bifluoride (NH4F⋅HF) fluorination (5/1 ratio to ore), followed by sulfuric acid (1 M) leaching of the fluorinated product. Under these conditions, leachate concentration in Nb was 4.2 g/L, while Ta varied between 15 and 17 g/L. Contact time, organic/aqueous (O/A) ratio, and sulfuric acid concentration of the aqueous phase were investigated on their influence on the level of Ta/Nb extraction and separation efficiencies of methyl isobuthyl ketone (MIBK), 2-octanol (OCL), and Aliquat®336 used as solvent extractants. Results show that Ta and Nb could be successfully separated from ammonium bifluoride using the three studied extractants. In the case of MIBK and OCL (100% concentration), the optimum conditions for Ta/Nb separation were found as follows: leachate acidity—3 M, contact time—15 min, and O/A ratio—1. Separation factors of Ta against Nb (SFTa/Nb) of about 280 (MIBK) and 51 (OCL) were accordingly reached. When 3% Aliquat®336 was used, the highest Ta vs. Nb separation factor (SFTa/Nb = 180) was obtained at O/A ratio of 1 employing 2-min contact time without acidity adjustment. The separation performance of the three extractants could be ranked in the following order: MIBK > Aliquat®336 > OCL. MIBK could nevertheless be substituted at industrial scale by Aliquat®336 due to its known process relevant advantages (higher flash point (132 °C) and lower solubility < 0.5%). After stripping of the loaded Aliquat®336, Ta and Nb were precipitated and precipitates calcinated. Ta and Nb oxide powders with purity around 93% were, thus, obtained and their morphology examined by SEM.

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使用甲基异丁基酮、2-辛醇和 Aliquat® 336 分离和纯化氟化氢铵浸出液中的钽和铌
报告了从基于双氟化物的浸出液中提纯和分离钽和铌的结果,目的是生产高纯度的钽和铌氧化物。浸出液是通过氟化氢铵(NH4F⋅HF)氟化(与矿石的比例为 5/1)生成的,然后用硫酸(1 M)浸出氟化产物。在这些条件下,浸出液中铌的浓度为 4.2 克/升,而钽的浓度在 15 至 17 克/升之间变化。研究了水相的接触时间、有机/水(O/A)比和硫酸浓度对萃取水平的影响,以及甲基异丁基酮(MIBK)、2-辛醇(OCL)和 Aliquat®336 作为溶剂萃取剂的分离效率。结果表明,使用所研究的三种萃取剂可以成功地从氟化氢铵中分离出钽和铌。在使用 MIBK 和 OCL(100% 浓度)的情况下,Ta/Nb 分离的最佳条件为:浸出液酸度-3 M,接触时间-15 分钟,O/A 比-1,Ta 与 Nb 的分离系数(SFTa/Nb)分别为 280(MIBK)和 51(OCL)。当使用3%的Aliquat®336时,在O/A比为1、接触时间为2分钟、不进行酸度调节的条件下,钽与铌的分离系数最高(SFTa/Nb = 180)。三种萃取剂的分离性能按以下顺序排列:MIBK > Aliquat®336 > OCL。然而,由于 Aliquat®336 具有已知的工艺相关优势(闪点更高(132 °C),溶解度更低 <0.5%),因此可在工业规模上用 Aliquat®336 替代 MIBK。剥离负载 Aliquat®336 后,钽和铌被沉淀并煅烧。这样就得到了纯度约为 93% 的钽和铌氧化物粉末,并用 SEM 对其形态进行了检测。
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Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy
Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy Materials Science-Metals and Alloys
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期刊介绍: Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy is dedicated to presenting metallurgical processes and related research aimed at improving the sustainability of metal-producing industries, with a particular emphasis on materials recovery, reuse, and recycling. Its editorial scope encompasses new techniques, as well as optimization of existing processes, including utilization, treatment, and management of metallurgically generated residues. Articles on non-technical barriers and drivers that can affect sustainability will also be considered.
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