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Process for digesting goethite-containing bauxites according to the Bayer technology

US4091071A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1975
Grant dateMay 23, 1978
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Expiry dateDec 23, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01F7/0633
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to an improved process for the production of alumina according to the Bayer technology, of bauxites containing goethite and especially of boehmitic or diasporic bauxites, for the acceleration of the digestion process, for the transformation of goethite into hematite, for the increase of alumina yield and for the reduction of the caustic soda losses, the essence of which consists in carrying out the digestion in the presence of 2-6% CaO and 0.2-2.0% Mg.sup.++, Fe.sup.++, Mn.sup.++ Co.sup.++ ions based on the weight of the dry bauxite or of compounds or ores containing these ions in the indicated quantities.

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