Effect of P2O5 content in phosphogypsum on its thermal decomposition to CaCO and SO2

The effect of P₂O₅ on the thermal decomposition of phosphogypsum to phospholime and sulphur dioxide has been studied.

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Zusammenfassung Es wurde der Einfluß von P₂O₅ auf die thermische Zersetzung von Phosphogips zu Phospholim und Schwefeldioxid untersucht.

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Modification of asbestos by siliconates

The ability of some siliconates to hydrophobize and modify the surface of different kinds of asbestos was studied. A 6 wt% aqueous solution of potassium methylsiliconate was used in various quantities. After treatment, the asbestos samples were analysed by IR-spectroscopy, TG-DTA and electron microscopy. Structural changes were found on the asbestos surface, including the appearance of chemical bonds. The studies revealed that the sorption and lyophilic properties of asbestos are lowered, these being the basic preconditions for its injurious action on health.     

Investigations of the thermal stability and phase transformations in the system marocco phosphorite—(NH4)3H(SO4)2.NH4HSO4

Different physical chemical methods were used to study the thermochemical processes in a system involving a natural phosphate and complex acid salts of ammonium sulphate. The products of decomposition of the double ammonium salt and the products of their interactions with the phosphate were identified. The formation of ammonium and calcium polyphosphates and the disproportionation of P₃O ₁₀ ^5? and P₂O ₇ ^4? to PO ₄ ^3? and PO ₃ ^? were found to depend on the circumstances of the thermal interactions.     

Kinetics of methanol synthesis in the presence of low-temperature catalyst

The kinetics of methanol synthesis performed in a flow circulation installation in the presence of low-temperature copperzinc-aluminium catalyst has been investigated. The application of a power kinetic equation describing the surface chemical interaction on an exponentially inhomogeneous surface is established. The effect of the volume rate and the temperature is studied and the presence of a compensation effect is proved. A possibility of determination of the temperature and the volume rate, under which conditions the side-reactions do not affect the main one, is shown on the basis of the kinetic investigations.

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Thermochemical investigations of natural phosphate with ammonium sulfate additive

Summary The free energy of the acidic ammonium sulfate is a good precondition its use as an additive or reagent for decomposition of natural phosphates on the way to obtain NPS or NPKS complex fertilizers. During our previous studies it was confirmed that as a result of thermo-mechanical treatment new solid phases are formed as a result of the phosphates decomposition. The aim of this study is to find out appropriate conditions for thermal treatment of Tunisia phosphorite with ammonium sulfate where the content of P₂O₅ soluble forms has its maximum. The process was investigated under dynamic thermal conditions. Structure and phase transformations of the mixtures to intermediate and final solid products are confirmed by different techniques. X-ray powder diffraction, infrared spectroscopy and electron microscopy have been applied successfully and relationship found between phase structure and thermal treatment applied. As a result of the complex studies optimal temperatures are determined. The solid products under optimal conditions contain phosphorous in soluble forms available for plants in the soil. As a final it is concluded that the final products could be used as complex mineral fertilizers.     

Study of the effects of thermal treatment on chemical and physical characteristics of phosphates

Via the thermal treatment of natural phosphates and their analysis, it was proved that the decrease in their solubility in the interval 400–550°C is an indication of the degree of incorporation of OH groups into the apatite structure of phosphates, whereas the solubility at 950°C is an indication of the degree of incorporation of the non-volatile components. The higherR ₉₅₀, the more extensive this substitution, and the more reactive the natural phosphate.     

Phase changes in the syrian phosphorite–ammonium sulphate system

With a complex of physico-chemical methods for analysis it is proved that in the course of mechanochemical treatment of a Syrian phosphorite and ammonium sulphate mixture new phases have been formed. The thermal analysis proves an increase in the reaction properties of the ammonium sulphate and the Syrian phosphorite which is a prerequisite for the increase in the content of P₂O₅^assimilated , in the activated phosphorite mixtures and the possibility to use them in the production of NP complex fertilizers.     

The effect of thermal treatment on the properties of some natural phosphates

The properties of Tunisian phosphorite and Kola-apatite were studied after thermal treatment up to 1000°C. It was established that they preserved their reactivity unchanged during acidic treatment to give phosphoric acid and phosphoric fertilizers under the investigated experimental conditions.

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Zusammenfassung Thermische Eigenschaften von tunesischem Phosphorit und Kola-Apatit wurden nach Erhitzen bis 1000°C untersucht. Es wurde festgestellt, daß ihre Reaktivität durch eine Säurebehandlung zu Phosphorsäure und Phosphordüngemitteln unter den untersuchten experimentellen Bedingungen nicht verändert wird.

     

Thermal analysis of mechanoactivated mixtures of tunisia phosphorite and ammonium sulfate

The thermal behavior of Tunisia phosphorite and ammonium sulfate mixtures are examined by non-isothermal thermogravimetry in air atmosphere. It has been shown that the thermal stability of mixtures have different behavior after mechano-chemical treatment due to phase changes in the mixtures. New solid phases are confirmed by the stages and rate of mass changes and also by the heat effects observed. New phases are also confirmed by using X-ray diffraction method. Based on the data obtained by the mechanism of chemical transformations is proposed. The kinetics of mechano-activated mixtures decomposition is significantly influenced by the time of treatment and proceeds in few stages. Stage I is attributed to the effect of partially ammonia releasing, when the next stages are associated with the decomposition of apatite structures. Because of the interfacial interactions during mechano-chemical treatment insoluble phosphorous forms from apatite structures are transformed to the soluble forms suitable for plants nutrition. The results have shown that the soluble form can be controlled by the initial components ratio and conditions of treatment on the way to obtain slow releasing nutrition products. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Barium sulphate reduction by carbon in the presence of additives

The results of a study of barium sulphate reduction by carbon in the presence of additives such as sodium carbonate, sodium chloride and calcium chloride are presented.

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Zusammenfassung Die Ergebnisse einer Untersuchung der Reduktion von Bariumsulfat mit Kohlenstoff in Gegenwart von Additiven wie z. B. Karbonat, Natriumchlorid und Kalziumchlorid werden dargelegt.

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