The Extraction of Silica from Nickel Laterite Ore by Alkaline Hydrothermal Process

- Organization:
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
- Pages:
- 9
- File Size:
- 2815 KB
- Publication Date:
- Apr 21, 2022
Abstract
The abstract discusses the extraction of silica from nickel laterite ore using a hydrothermal process with sodium hydroxide. The effects of reaction temperature, time, and NaOH-to-ore ratio on silica extraction were investigated. The optimal conditions were determined, achieving over 98% silica extraction. The mechanism involves the reaction of Si in lizardite and quartz with sodium hydroxide, forming sodium silicate solution. Other metals like Mg, Fe, and Ni are enriched in the residue.
Citation
APA:
(2022) The Extraction of Silica from Nickel Laterite Ore by Alkaline Hydrothermal ProcessMLA: The Extraction of Silica from Nickel Laterite Ore by Alkaline Hydrothermal Process. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2022.