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In this study, atmospheric acid leaching behaviour of siliceous goethitic nickel (Ni) laterite ore is investigated. Specifically, the effect of -200 mu m feed solid loading (30 vs. 45 wt.%) and temperature (70 vs. 90 degrees C) on leach kinetics, acid consumption capacity and Ni and cobalt (Co) extraction was studied under isothermal, batch (4 h) leaching conditions at pH 1. Incongruent leaching was observed for constituent elements reflecting slow but steady release of value (Ni and Co) and some of gangue metals such as Fe, Mg and Al accompanied by faster and sharp release of Na and Si. Higher temperature and lower pulp solid loading, both led to a 40-50% increase in overall Ni and/or Co extraction and higher acid consumption. At 70 degrees C and 45 wt.% solid loading, Ni/Co extraction after 4 h was the lowest (similar to 14/16%) whilst the highest extraction (similar to 67/56%) was observed at 90 degrees C and 30 wt.% solid loading. Temperature appeared to have dramatic influence on Ni/Co and other impurity metals%26apos; extractions revealing the chemical reaction controlled nature of the leaching. Higher solid loading and longer leaching time also both slowed down the leach kinetics. A two-stage chemical reactions-controlled leaching mechanism involving a faster initial leaching kinetics followed by a slower leaching at lower rate constants and higher activation energies was established for release of Ni, Co, Fe and Mg. The mechanism reflects the fast leaching of reactive host mineral phases (e.g., clays and Mg-silicates) during first 30 min followed by slow leaching of more refractory mineral phases (e.g., goethite and quartz) during the rest of leaching period. The findings provide a greater understanding for enhanced atmospheric acid leaching process of siliceous goethitic laterite ores.
- 出版日期2014-12
