Pressure Acid Leach

Pressure Acid Leaching of Nickel Laterites: A Review

Abstract. A review of the literature over the past 30 years on the processing of nickel laterites by high temperature acid leaching has been carried out to provide a better understanding of the mineralogy, leaching process chemistry and effect of operating conditions on nickel recovery, residue properties and scaling.

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High pressure acid leaching: a newly introduced technology …

This study is aimed to assess the potential implementation of High-Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL). HPAL is a proven technology but not utilized in Indonesia due to the high investment, and it requires a large media for waste disposal. Nickel limonite ore with grade 1.1 – 1.4 % can be processed using HPAL technology to produce more than 37% ...

The HPAL Process

Explore the economic recovery of nickel from laterite ores using high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL). Understand the process, from crushing and screening to autoclave leaching, and the advantages of the HPAL process.

Mitigate fouling and scaling in HPAL process and heat …

The HPAL process involves subjecting laterite ores to high-pressure acidic leaching, wherein sulfuric acid reacts with the ore under elevated temperature (roughly 255 0 C) and pressure conditions (roughly 50 bar or 725 psi).

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This study investigated the high-pressure acid leaching behavior of scandium (Sc) together with nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co) from a refractory nickel laterite ore.

Study on the treatment of pyrolysis products from the nitric acid …

After pre-neutralization and removal of iron from the nitric acid pressure leach liquor of limonitic nickel laterite ore, it was concentrated and crystallized to obtain mixed nitrate crystals (MNCs). In a tube furnace, a crucible containing MNCs was heated at a rate of 10 °C/min. When heated to 600 °C, the temperature remained constant for ...

The HPAL Process

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High pressure acid leaching

As such, High Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL) is the preferred treatment option for laterite projects. The HCE can accommodate a simple amenability leach test, progressing to scoping studies on master composites, right through to bankable feasibility studies encompassing comprehensive leach optimisation, process validation and variability studies.

High pressure acid leaching

HIGH PRESSURE SULPHURIC ACID LEACHING OF …

In high pressure acid leaching processes, lateritic nickel ores are interacted with aqueous sulphuric acid solutions in acid resistant autoclaves at temperatures of 230-270 °C and under pressures of 3.3-5.5 MPa for 60-180 minutes.

Pressure Acid Leaching of Nickel Laterites: A Review

High-pressure acid leach (HPAL) residue from laterite nickel ore is a potentially valuable resource for ironmaking; however, its efficient utilization is hindered by its high sulfur content.

The Use of Acid Leaching to Recover Metals from Tailings: A …

Subsequently, the influence of pyrite on copper leaching was explored. High-pressure leaching tests examined factors like acid concentration, oxygen pressure, temperature, pulp density, free acid, and iron precipitation. Conducted in a 2 L autoclave, the experiments revealed that using distilled water resulted in 98.1% Cu and 67.4% Fe extraction.

High Pressure Acid Leach HPAL and Pressure Oxidation POX

ALS Metallurgy has facilities for high pressure acid leach (HPAL) and pressure oxidation (POX) testing to evaluate metal recovery from ores. HPAL involves leaching ores with acid under high temperature and pressure. Bench and pilot scale tests are conducted in autoclaves to optimize conditions. POX also uses high temperature and pressure with oxygen to liberate metals …

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This study investigated the high-pressure acid leaching behavior of scandium (Sc) together with nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co) from a refractory nickel laterite ore.

Recent Progress in Hydrometallurgical Processing of Nickel …

The atmospheric acid leaching at atmospheric pressure is known as DNi, and if the operation happens at high pressure, it is known as NAPL. Depending on the pressure used, the leaching operations are classified as DNi and NAPL.

A Review on the Research of Hydrometallurgical Leaching of …

Petrovic et al. used hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant to leach chalcopyrite in a hydrochloric acid system, ... With the continuous development and progress of science and technology, the pressure acid leaching process of chalcopyrite has become mature. Compared with biological leaching and coordination leaching, the oxygen consumption of ...

HPAL: Upping The Pressure

High Pressure Acid Leaching HPAL is the most widely adopted technology for processing lower grade limonite ores, particularly given the Caron process is no longer seen as economic. It …

Separation and recovery of scandium from high pressure sulfuric acid

A process for separation and recovery of Sc from high pressure acid leach (HPAL) liquor of limonitic laterite was proposed in this paper. Based on the chemical composition of the leach liquor, precipitation thermodynamic analysis and experiments were conducted. ... (RRAL) and high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL) (Liu et al., 2010, Connor et al ...

Pressure Oxidation

Pressure Oxidation (POX) is a process used to extract gold, copper, zinc, molybdenum, and uranium from refractory ore bodies. The POX process utilizes elevated temperatures (roughly 230 degrees Celsius), elevated pressures (roughly 35 bar or 510 psi), and oxygen to liberate the minerals from refractory ores.

Measurement of pH in high-temperature nickel laterite pressure acid

The measurements in pressure acid leach solutions were performed with an yttria-stabilized zirconia electrode referred to as YSZ-3. Two sets of measurements were done, namely runs 1 and 2. The calibration coefficient, α, was evaluated using Eq. (1) based on diffusion potentials calculated using the Henderson equation (Eq. (2)). The values of ...

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High pressure acid leaching of a refractory lateritic nickel ore

This paper describes the experimental findings of the extraction of nickel and cobalt by high pressure acid leaching (HPAL) of a refractory limonitic nickel laterite ore from the Gördes region of Manisa in Turkey.

Pressure Oxidation

(PDF) Atmospheric Leaching of Nickel Laterites …

Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing, 2016. In this study, the effects of acid/ore ratio (0.1-0.6 g H2SO4/g dry ore), leaching temperature (200–240 °C) and leaching time (30–120 minutes) on the high pressure sulphuric acid …

(PDF) Atmospheric pressure leaching of nickel from a low …

In general, High Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) is known as the most effective aqueous treatment . process for the extraction of valuable metals from laterite ores (Dalvi et al., 2004).

HPAL: Upping The Pressure

High Pressure Acid Leaching HPAL is the most widely adopted technology for processing lower grade limonite ores, particularly given the Caron process is no longer seen as economic. It represents >10% of global nickel supply and given the growing demand for nickel sulphate (and cobalt), its share is expected to increase in the future.

Mitigate fouling and scaling in HPAL process and …

HIGH PRESSURE SULPHURIC ACID LEACHING OF …

In high pressure acid leaching processes, lateritic nickel ores are interacted with aqueous sulphuric acid solutions in acid resistant autoclaves at temperatures of 230-270 °C and under …

HIGH PRESSURE ACID LEACHING

the last decade, high pressure acid leaching (HPAL) in autoclaves has become the technologically preferred method for processing gold present in sulfide minerals. AL autoclaving entails subjecting the acidic ore to temperatures up to HP 250°C with pressures in greater than 50 atmospheres (750 psi). Under these