Extraction of Titanium from Ti-Bearing Blast Furnace Slag Using Ammonium Sulfate Roasting-Water Leaching Enhanced by Mechanical Activation
摘要
Given the significant environmental challenges posed by the extensive accumulation of titanium-rich blast furnace slag in iron production, it is imperative to explore sustainable titanium extraction techniques. This research proposes a method involving the roasting of ammonium sulfate, followed by aqueous extraction, and the subsequent eco-friendly recycling of ammonium sulfate. The impact of mechanical activation on the leaching process was examined under both non-activated and modified conditions. A selective experiment was conducted to ascertain the optimal reaction parameters, utilizing a 50:1 g/g ball-to-material ratio at 300 rpm. The leaching process requires adding 5 times deionized water to the solid, and then leaching at 300 rpm and 50 °C for 30 min. The primary alterations and kinetic control model were analyzed, revealing that the leaching rate is predominantly governed by diffusion reactions. Furthermore, the purity of 91.16% titanium dioxide was obtained by direct hydrolysis and roasting after leaching, and the utilized ammonium sulfate can be recycled, establishing a comprehensive reaction cycle.
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