Recovery of metals from jarosite-containing materials

Details Recovery of metals from jarosite-containing materials Recovery of metals from jarosite-containing materials

2006-05-02

2006-05-02

Andrews, Melvyn (Department: 1742)

Specialized metallurgical processes, compositions for use therei

Processes

Free metal or alloy reductant contains magnesium

C075S739000, C075S743000, C075S744000, C205S263000

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07037357

ABSTRACT:
A method to dissolve at least one metal from jarosite or other iron hydroxyl sulphate containing-material which includes the steps of subjecting the material to alkaline treatment in a brine solution to facilitate jarosite decomposition, and acidification of the brine slurry to solubilise the liberated metal.

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