| Beneficiation of Phosphate Ore Contributor(s): Kawatra, S. Komar (Author), Carlson, J. T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0873353919 ISBN-13: 9780873353915 Publisher: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Explorati OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Mining - Science | Earth Sciences - Mineralogy |
| Dewey: 622.7 |
| LCCN: 2013043312 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.1" W x 8.9" (0.60 lbs) 168 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Beneficiation of Phosphate Ore examines various methods for processing phosphate rock, an important mineral commodity used in the production of phosphoric acid. The majority of phosphoric acid is produced by the wet process, in which phosphate rock is reacted with sulfuric acid to produce phosphoric acid and gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate). This wet process demands a phosphate rock feed that meets certain specifications to produce phosphoric acid efficiently and economically. Beneficiation of Phosphate Ore thoroughly explains the methods used in beneficiation of different types of phosphate ores for use in the wet process. The mineralogical properties of the two major types of phosphate deposits, sedimentary and igneous, are described along with the processing methods. The benefits and disadvantages of each process are discussed in detail. |