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Exploration of mesoporous structure of tunisian raw and acid-leached phosphate ore particles

Rock phosphate fractions were examined for their porous structure by nitrogen adsorption. The pore size distribution and the shape of pores does not seem to depend on the particle size. The specific surface area values present two regions, one above and one below that of the particles with 125 μrn d...

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Published in:Canadian journal of chemical engineering 1997-08, Vol.75 (4), p.759-764
Main Authors: Brahim, F. Ben, Mgaidi, A., El Maaoui, M.
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Language:English
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Summary:Rock phosphate fractions were examined for their porous structure by nitrogen adsorption. The pore size distribution and the shape of pores does not seem to depend on the particle size. The specific surface area values present two regions, one above and one below that of the particles with 125 μrn diameter. Particles of a given size were leached with dilute phosphoric acid (1.5 mass% P2O5) at 25°C. It was observed that there is a widening of the initial pores during leaching. The particles collected at the initial period of the reaction are pitted and those collected at the final period are disintegrated. On a examine la structure poreuse de fractions de phosphate de roche par adsorption de l'azote. La distribution de la taille des pores et la forme des pores ne semblent pas dépendre de la taille des particules. Les valeurs de surface spécifique présentent deux régions, l'une au‐dessus et l'autre en‐dessous de celle des particules d'un diamètre de 125 μrn. Les particules d'une taille donnée ont été lessivées à l'acide phosphorique dilué (1,5% de P2O5 en masse) à 25°C. On a observé un élargissement des pores initiales lors du lessivage. Les particules collectées au début de la réaction sont corrodées et les particules collectées à la fin désintégrées.
ISSN:0008-4034
1939-019X
DOI:10.1002/cjce.5450750414