Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Leaching kinetics of molybdenum from Ni-Mo ore in sulfuric acid solution with sodium peroxodisulfate as oxidant

  • Published:
Journal of Central South University Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

The leaching kinetics of molybdenum from Ni-Mo ore in sulfuric acid solution with sodium peroxodisulfate was studied. The effects including leaching temperature, reaction time, particle size, stirring speed, and concentrations of sulfuric acid and sodium peroxodisulfate were investigated. The leaching process of molybdenum from Ni-Mo ore is controlled by the chemical reaction through the solid layer across the unreacted shrinking core. The apparent activation energy of the leaching of molybdenum is calculated to be 41.0 kJ/mol and the leaching kinetics equation of molybdenum from Ni-Mo ore is expressed as 1-(1-a)1/3=3405.7exp[−41030.0/(RT)]t.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. SABERYAN K, GHANNADI M M, ASHTARI P, KESHAVARZ A S. Liquid-liquid extraction of molybdenum (VI) from acidic media with Cyanex-301[J]. Minerals Engineering, 2003, 16(4): 391–393.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. JUNEJA J M, SOHAN S, BOSE D K. Investigated on the extraction of molybdenum and rhenium values from low grade molybdenite [J]. Hydrometallurgy, 1996, 41(2/3): 201–209.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. SINGH S, CHETTY M K, JUNEJA J M, SEHRA J C, GUPTA C K. Studies on the processing of a low grade molybdenite concentrate by lime roasting [J]. Mining Engineering, 1988, 1(4): 337–342.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. WANG Ming-yu, WANG Xue-wen. Extraction of molybdenum and nickel from carbonaceous shale by oxidation roasting, sulphation roasting and water leaching [J]. Hydrometallurgy, 2010, 102(1/2/3/4): 50–54.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. BAO Zheng-xiang, WAN Rong-jiang, BAO Jue-min. Metallogenic characteristics and genesis of the Ni-Mo deposits in northwestern Hunan [J]. Hubei Geology Mineral Resource, 2001, 15(1): 14–21 (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  6. CAO Zhan-fang, ZHONG Hong, LIU Guang-yi, QIU Yun-ren, Wang Shuai. Molybdenum extraction from molybdenite concentrate in NaCl electrolyte [J]. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2010, 41(3): 338–343.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. WANG Ming-yu, WANG Xue-wen, LIU Wan-li. A novel technology of molybdenum extraction from low grade Ni-Mo ore [J]. Hydrometallurgy, 2009, 97(1/2): 126–130.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. ZHAO Zhong-wei, LI Jiang-tao, CAO Cai-fang, HUO Guang-sheng, ZHANG Gang, LI Hing-gui. Recovery and purification of molybdenum from Ni-Mo ore by direct air oxidation in alkaline solution [J]. Hydrometallurgy, 2010, 103(1/2/3/4): 68–73.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  9. PENG Jian-rong, YANG Da-jin, CHEN Jia-xi, YAN Jiang-feng. Experimental study on alkaline leaching of crude molybdenite under pressure of oxygen [J]. Chinese Journal of Rare Metals, 2007, 31(Special Issue): 111–113. (in Chinese).

    Google Scholar 

  10. WU Hai-guo. Ni-Mo carbon molybdenums melting of nickel ore to test new technology research [J]. Hunan Nonferrous Metallurgy, 2008, 24(4): 16–18. (in Chinese).

    Google Scholar 

  11. OLSONL G J, CLARK T R. Bioleaching of molybdenite [J]. Hydrometallurgy, 2008, 93(1/2): 10–15.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. CHEN Jia-wu, GAO Cong-jie, ZHANG Qi-xiu, XIAO Lian-sheng, Zhang Gui-qing. Leaching of nickel-molybdenum sulfide ore in membrane biological reactor [J]. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 2011, 21(6): 1395–1401.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. LIU Wei-ping, XU Hui, YANG Xi-yun, SHI Xi-chang. Extraction of molybdenum from low-grade Ni-Mo ore in sodium hypochorite solution under mechanical activation [J]. Mineral Engineering, 2011, 24(14): 1580–1585.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. ZHANG Bang-sheng, JIANG Kai-xi, WANG Hai-bei. Study on new technology of acid pressure leaching for Ni-Mo ore [J]. Nonferrous Metal (Metallurgy Section), 2012(11): 10–12. (in Chinese).

    Google Scholar 

  15. ZHAO Zhong-wei, ZHANG Gang, HUO Guang-sheng, Li Hong-gui. Kinetics of atmospheric leaching of molybdenum from metalliferous black shales by air oxidation in alkali solution [J]. Hydrometallurgy, 2009, 97(3/4): 233–236.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  16. ANNA S M. Kinetics of Mo, Ni, V and Al leaching from a spent hydrodesulphurization catalyst in a solution containing oxalic acid and hydrogen peroxide [J]. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2011, 186(2/3): 2157–2161.

    Google Scholar 

  17. KHOLMOGOROV A G, KONONOVA O N. Processing mineral raw materials in Siberia: Ores of molybdenum, tungsten, lead and gold [J]. Hydrometallurgy, 2005, 76(1/2): 37–54.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. XIAO Chao-long, XIAO Lian-sheng, GONG Bo-fan, GUO Chao. Study on hydrometallurgical leaching of Ni-Mo ore [J]. Rare Metals and Cemented Carbides, 2010, 38(4): 1–5.

    MATH  Google Scholar 

  19. LI Dun-fang, WANG Cheng-yan, YIN Fei, CHEN Yong-qiang, JIE Xiao-wu. Effect of additive on copper removal from spent lithium-ion batteries by ammoniacal leaching [J]. Chinese Journal of Power Sources, 2009, 33(6): 454–457. (in Chinese)

    Google Scholar 

  20. REED W A, YU A, RAO G L, NASH K L, BOND A H. Oxidative alkaline leaching of Americium from simulated high-level nuclear waste sludges [J]. Separation Science and Technology, 2005, 40(5): 1029–1046.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. FRANCIS D, JAMES C B, JAMES F. Peroxodisulfate assisted of leaching of chalcopyrite [J]. Hydrometallurgy, 2011, 121: 68–73.

    Google Scholar 

  22. XUE Juang-qin, LU Xi, DU Ye-wei, MAO Wei-bo, WANG Yu-jie, LI Jing-xian. Ultrasonic-assisted oxidation leaching of nickel sulfide concentrate [J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2010, 18(6): 948–953.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  23. LENVENSPIEL O. Chemical reaction engineering [M]. New York: Wiley, 1972: 361–371.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. College of Physics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Jishou University, Jishou, 416000, China

    Zhi-xiong Liu  (刘志雄)

  2. School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China

    Zhou-lan Yin  (尹周澜)

  3. College of Biology and Environmental Sciences, Jishou University, Jishou, 416000, China

    Yi-guang Chen  (陈义光) & Li-zhi Xiong  (熊利芝)

Authors
  1. Zhi-xiong Liu  (刘志雄)
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Zhou-lan Yin  (尹周澜)
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Yi-guang Chen  (陈义光)
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Li-zhi Xiong  (熊利芝)
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Zhi-xiong Liu  (刘志雄).

Additional information

Foundation item: Project(51364009) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China; Project(JSU071302) supported by the Construct Program of the Key Discipline in Hunan Province, China; Project(2015JJ2115) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province, China

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Liu, Zx., Yin, Zl., Chen, Yg. et al. Leaching kinetics of molybdenum from Ni-Mo ore in sulfuric acid solution with sodium peroxodisulfate as oxidant. J. Cent. South Univ. 22, 874–879 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11771-015-2596-5

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11771-015-2596-5

Key words

Search

Navigation