Methods for agglomerating ores
US8871004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/20
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for making an agglomerate of an ore is disclosed. The method comprises contacting the ore with an acid solution and a stucco binder. The stucco binder may include calcium sulfate hemihydrate. The ore agglomerate may include ore, acid solution, and stucco-derived gypsum.
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