研究目的
To compare the effectiveness of different leaching media (H2SO4 and HCl) and their impact on the recovery of rare-earth elements (REEs) from spent Nd-Fe-B magnets, aiming to build a sustainable REE supply chain.
研究成果
The study demonstrates that both H2SO4 and HCl can effectively leach REEs from spent Nd-Fe-B magnets, with HCl extracting a wider range of metals. However, the purity of REE products is significantly affected by impurities, especially in HCl leachates. The double-sulfate precipitation method achieves higher purity but requires excessive Na2SO4. The findings provide valuable insights for the selection and optimization of REE recovery processes from Nd-Fe-B magnet waste.
研究不足
The study highlights the need for high levels of Na2SO4 for effective REE precipitation in sulfate media and the challenge of achieving high-purity REE products from HCl leachates due to impurities like Fe and Co. The recovery of oxalic acid from high ferric solutions remains a challenge.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved oxidative roasting of spent Nd-Fe-B magnets followed by leaching with either sulfuric or hydrochloric acid. The effect of acid concentration on the leaching of REEs, B, Fe, and Co was investigated. After leaching, REEs were recovered using oxalate and double-sulfate precipitation methods.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Spent Nd-Fe-B magnets were used as the raw material. The magnets were cleaned, demagnetized, and comminuted before being subjected to oxidative roasting and leaching experiments.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included a jaw crusher, ring mill, sieving machine, laser diffraction particle size analyzer, ICP-OES for chemical characterization, TGA for roasting experiments, and XRD for phase identification. Materials included sulfuric and hydrochloric acids, sodium sulfate, and oxalic acid for precipitation.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The process involved mechanical pre-treatment of the magnets, oxidative roasting at various temperatures, leaching with different acid concentrations, and precipitation of REEs using oxalate or double-sulfate methods. The efficiency and purity of REE recovery were analyzed.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The leaching and precipitation efficiencies were calculated based on the concentration of REEs, Fe, Co, and B in the leachates and precipitates, measured using ICP-OES. XRD and SEM were used for phase and morphological analysis of the precipitates.
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water bath
DC10
Thermo Haake
Temperature control during leaching experiments
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laser diffraction particle size analyzer
Mastersizer 3000
Malvern
Determination of particle size distribution
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ICP-OES
Optima DV7100
Perkin Elmer
Chemical characterization of raw material
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X-ray diffraction
PANalytical X’Pert Pro Powder
Almelo
Identification of main mineral phases within the samples
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jaw crusher
MN 931
Wedage
Comminution of spent Nd-Fe-B magnets
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ring mill
Pulverisette 9
Fritsch
Further comminution of spent Nd-Fe-B magnets
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sieving machine
AS 30
Retsch
Sieving of comminuted magnet particles
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vertical furnace
THV12/80/610-2408CP
Elite Thermal Systems
Thermo-gravimetrical analysis (TGA) of samples
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analytical balance
AB204-S
Mettler-Toledo
Measurement of sample weight during roasting
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