Effect of quaternary basicity (CaO+MgO/Al2O3+SiO2) in selective reduction of limonitic nickel ore

Fajar Nurjaman, Cynta Immanuela Lamandasa, Fathan Bahfie, Yuliana Sari, Widi Astuti, Deni Ferdian, Bambang Suharno

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Abstract

In this study, the quaternary basicity (CaO+MgO/Al2O3+SiO2) with modified MgO and CaO content in the selective reduction of limonitic nickel ore was investigated clearly. Limonitic nickel ore used in the process contains 1.38% Ni and 38.2% Fe. The anthracite coal and 10 wt% of Na2SO4 were used as reductants and additives, respectively. The reduction process conducted at 1150°C for an hour continued with the magnetic separation process to separate concentrate/ferronickel and tailing/impurities. The higher basicity with modified MgO resulted in lower nickel grade due to the formation of more magnesium silicate/forsterite, which could inhibit metal oxide reduction. The 0.3 of basicities with modified CaO addition showed the optimum condition due to its ability to break the silicate structure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Metallurgy and Engineering Materials
Subtitle of host publicationCharacterizations and Innovation
EditorsJaka Fajar Fatriansyah, Deni Ferdian, Wahyuaji Narottama Putra, Akhmad Herman Yuwono, Donanta Dhaneswara, Nofrijon Sofyan
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735444669
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 May 2023
EventInternational Meeting on Advances in Metallurgy and Materials 2020, i-MAMM 2020 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 16 Nov 202017 Nov 2020

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2538
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceInternational Meeting on Advances in Metallurgy and Materials 2020, i-MAMM 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period16/11/2017/11/20

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