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EFFECT OF PARTICLE SIZE ON THE ALKALINE LEACHING BEHAVIOR OF LOW-GRADE URANIUM ORE

Hussein Allaboun

First published: 2011-06-20https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2011/s04.111View metrics

Abstract

A detailed study has been conducted to investigate the leaching behavior of low-grade secondary type, uranium minerals under alkaline conditions. Uranium mapping analysis indicated the significance of each particle size to the leaching process. Owed to its significance, particle size effects were examined by two different experimental schemes: classical plate agita tion and bottle roll te sting. Other infl uencing variables such as agitation time and concentration of used lixiviants, were also considered. Results showed an obvious increase in recove ry with time, however this trend was far from being linear. Conversely, differences in particle dimensions indicated a more involved phenomena.

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Title
EFFECT OF PARTICLE SIZE ON THE ALKALINE LEACHING BEHAVIOR OF LOW-GRADE URANIUM ORE
Authors
Hussein Allaboun
Proceedings
SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference EXPO Proceedings; SGEM2011 11th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference
Publisher
Stef92 Technology
Year
2011
Pages
Not available yet
ISSN
1314-2704
ISBN
Not available yet
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Keywords
uraniumleachinglow-grade uraniumalkaline leaching
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