A suggested alternative procedure for processing of monazite mineral concentrate

An alternative procedure for the processing of monazite mineral concentrate has been suggested. This procedure is based on a prior separation of the REEs and Th oxalates from the sulfate liquor of the hydrous oxide cake obtained after alkali breakdown of monazite concentrate. From the mixed oxalate...

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Published in:International journal of mineral processing 2013-12, Vol.125, p.106-111
Main Authors: Amer, T.E., Abdella, W.M., Wahab, G.M. Abdel, El-Sheikh, E.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breakdown of monazite
Hydrous oxide cake
REEs
Thorium
Uranium
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Summary:An alternative procedure for the processing of monazite mineral concentrate has been suggested. This procedure is based on a prior separation of the REEs and Th oxalates from the sulfate liquor of the hydrous oxide cake obtained after alkali breakdown of monazite concentrate. From the mixed oxalate precipitate, it was possible to optimize the selective alkali dissolution of Th using a mixed Na2CO3/NaHCO3 solution. Highly pure oxide products of the three interesting metal values; viz REEs, Th and U have properly been prepared. •Alternative procedure for processing of monazite mineral concentrate has been suggested.•This procedure takes place after alkali breakdown of monazite mineral concentrate.•The procedure involves selective precipitation of combined REEs–Th oxalates leaving U in solution.•Relevant factors of alkali selective Th dissolution from the precipitate optimized.•Proper analysis of the obtained products revealed the potentiality of applying the suggested procedure.
ISSN:0301-7516
1879-3525
DOI:10.1016/j.minpro.2013.10.004